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Easter Sunday masses, services, annual parade locations: Full list of churches, cathedrals where Christians can pray, celebrate holy day

Easter Suday: Important churches, cathedrals where Easter masses will be held across the U.S on Easter Sunday, April 5. Revelers will wear decora

Mongolias New Coalition Government Sworn In

Ulaanbaatar, April 4: Mongolias new coalition government took the oath of office on Saturday at the State Palace in the capital. The ceremony was

NDA stands against interests of Tamil people: Kanimozhi

As Iran downs US jets - did they find the second pilot? Here's the latest

The war in Iran has entered its sixth week. A U.S. F15-E fighter jet was shot down, and a search is ongoing for a missing crew member. Another U.

Seventh India-flagged LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz

Green Sanvi is carrying 46,650 MT of LPG cargo and has 25 seafarers on board

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BJP Accuses Siddaramaiah of Burdening Karnataka with Debt During By-Elections

Bagalkot, April 4: During the by-election campaign in Karnatakas Bagalkot, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a fierce attack on the Congr

'Capture US pilot alive': Iran announces $60K bounty for pilot after Tehran claims it downed F-15E

Google Introduces Free AI Video Creation with Veo 3.1

Mumbai, April 4: Google has announced a significant update to its video creation platform, Google Vids, allowing users to create AI-generated vid

Shocking Incident in Greater Noida: Water Instead of Petrol Fills Vehicles at Fuel Station

New Delhi, April 4: A serious case of negligence has emerged at a petrol pump located in Sector Pi-1 of Greater Noida, leaving drivers shocked an

The wealth mistake 82% of Americans make, and the tool that could fix it

Many Americans are worried about rising costs and saving money. A large number still use traditional savings accounts that offer very low interes

Who is Jenna Ortega dating? Controversy erupts around her boyfriend heres what happened

Jenna Ortega is facing online backlash after being repeatedly spotted with Elias Rnnenfelt, sparking dating rumors. The controversy centers on Rn

Madhya Pradesh Opposition Leader Urges Extension of Loan Repayment Deadline for Farmers

Bhopal, April 4: Umang Singhhar, the Leader of the Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, has written to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, requesti

Deleted voters race against deadline as offline appeal route falters in Kolkata

Voters in West Bengal are anxious as their names are removed from electoral rolls. Many cannot file tribunal appeals offline. Government holidays

Delhi HC: Right to Education 'Does Not Extend to Choosing a School'

The court's verdict came on a mother's appeal seeking to admit her ward in Class 2 under the EWS category in a private school for the academic se

LeT Handler Shabbir Ahmed Lone Sent to Judicial Custody in Metro Poster Case

New Delhi, April 4: The Special Cell of Delhi Police has presented Shabbir Ahmed Lone, a handler for the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (

Evening news wrap: Iran says it never refused peace talks in Pakistan; Raghav Chadha's 'Dhurandhar' attack on AAP & more

Raghav Chadha slammed his removal as AAP's Rajya Sabha deputy leader, terming it a 'coordinated attack.' Meanwhile, Iran denied refusing Pakistan

Tragic Collision in Madhya Pradesh Claims Three Lives

Mandla, April 4: A tragic road accident occurred late Friday night on National Highway 30, near Charatola in the Mandla district of Madhya Prades

Turmeric purity test: FSSAI shows how to check if your haldi is pure or adulterated with colours in 2 minutes

The FSSAI is urging consumers to be vigilant about turmeric adulteration, warning of health risks from artificial colours. A simple home water te

Piyush Goyal questions Tamil Nadu finances, unveils white paper, attacks DMK over 'family rule'

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has sharply criticized the DMK government in Tamil Nadu. He questioned Chief Minister MK Stalin about the state's esc

Kerala polls 2026: Countdown for removal of LDF government has started, PM Modi says in Thiruvalla rally

Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the countdown for the LDF government's removal has started. He predicted a

Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off North Indonesia: USGS

Earthquakes are a near-daily occurrence in the Philippines, which with Indonesia and other neighbours is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, an

Expedite Amaravati Capital City Projects: AP CM To Officials

The Chief Minister instructed that immediate alerts should be issued in case of any untoward incidents and emphasised the need for appointing com

Police Head Constable Held In Rajouri For Allegedly Demanding Money To Release Vehicle

Rajouri, Apr 4: The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday trapped and arrested a head constable of Police Station Thanamandi in Rajouri distri

Rs 51,000 cr Amaravati capital city projects grounded in Andhra; CM asks officials to expedite work

Nearly Rs 51,000 crore worth of Amaravati capital city project works are underway, with officials urging faster execution for a potential Prime M

U.S. Proposes Ban on Importing Chinese Telecom Equipment for National Security

New Delhi, April 4: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States has proposed a complete ban on the import of telecommunicati

Poor amenities, inadequate public transportation rile voters in Papanasam

Among the vexed problems is the lack of a higher level bridge connecting Karuppur with Melaramanallur, an islet on the Coleroon riverbed, for whi

India moves to boost defence indigenisation with EoI for 1,000-kg aerial bomb

India is developing its own 1000-kg aerial bomb, similar to the Mk-84. This initiative aims to boost self-reliance in defence manufacturing. The

How a headmaster revived a government school in Chennai

With CSR support,RaviKasiVenkatramanhas transformedMaraimalaiAdigalGovernment Higher Secondary School in Pallavaram into a much-respected citadel

Dacoit trailer: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur star in a fiery tale of love and revenge

Directed by Shaneil Deo, Dacoit, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, hints at a film packed with drama and action about a love gone wrong

IPL 2026 GT vs RR: Check pitch and weather report here

Gujarat Titans will play Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Gujarat Titans seek their first win after a close loss. Rajasthan Royals are

Kerala Assembly elections 2026: allegations of Congress-BJP nexus absurd, says Chennithala

Chennithala criticises the State governments handling of issues such as the Sabarimala temple entry policy and exodus of youth. He also affirms C

BJP Demands Removal of Kolkata Police Officials Ahead of West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 4: As preparations for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections intensify, controversy surrounding electoral fairness has escalated

President-Elect International Diabetes Federation Meets Dr Jitendra, Discusses Indigenous Biosimilar Insulin Production

NEW DELHI, Apr 4 : International Diabetes Federation (IDF) President-elect, Dr Niti Pall, currently on India visit, called on Union Minister Dr J

In era marked by conflict, Gandhi's principle of non-violence offers way forward: Vice President

C.P. Radhakrishnan said, be it Buddhism, Jainism, or the idea of socialist revolution, everything took shape in Bihar

J&K Assembly Adjourned Sine Die After Successful Budget Session

JAMMU, Apr 4: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday adjourned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly sine die after a largely well-conducted

Exciting Job Opportunities at ICAR-NBPGR: Apply by April 19

New Delhi, April 4: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for those seeking employment at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Natio

Watch: Iranians mourn loss of landmark sports stadium destroyed in US-Israeli March strikes

U.S. upends global supply programme for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps

Five sources said the speed of the change could cause shortages or gaps in the provision of life-saving products in some countries, with grave im

Alamgir, Thrill Of Brazil and Flavianus impress

Indias Diplomatic Success Amidst Iran Conflict: Ashwini Kumars Insights

Gurdaspur, April 4: Former Union Law Minister Ashwini Kumar has expressed serious concerns regarding the ongoing war in Iran, stating that the cu

MoD Issues EoI For Indigenous Design, Development Of 1000-Kg Aerial Bomb For IAF

NEW DELHI, Apr 4: The defence ministry has initiated the process for the indigenous design and development of a 1000-kg aerial bomb akin to Mk-84

Assam CM Promises Free LPG for Bihu, Durga Puja, Announces Stipend, Jobs, Free Education

The announcement was significant as it came close on the wheels of opposition led by three Gogois also called 3Gs, accusing the BJP government of

Countdown for removal of LDF govt has started: PM Modi

Thiruvalla (Kerala), Apr 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the countdown for removal of the LDF government has started and a

ISL: SC Delhi, Blasters eye first win in clash of laggards

Fact Check: Viral Claims of Oil Tanker Diversion to China from India Debunked

New Delhi, April 4: Amid rising tensions between Iran and the US-Israel, the transit of oil and gas tankers through the Strait of Hormuz has beco

CAG Flags Budgetary Violations In J&K, Rs 34,000 Cr Saving Not Surrendered

JAMMU, Apr 4: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged financial management violations in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing that

Man killed after two-wheeler hits stray cow in Chennai

AAP is Not a Political Party, Claims BJP Spokesperson Ajay Alok

Patna, April 4: BJP spokesperson Ajay Alok condemned the removal of Raghav Chadha from the position of Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha. In an in

Govt Formulates Comprehensive R&R Plan For Sawalkote Project: Javed Rana

JAMMU, Apr 4: The Government has formulated a comprehensive Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) plan for the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project, t

Adani Ports SEZ targets 1 bn tonnes of cargo handling capacity by 2030: Gautam Adani

China to Regulate Digital Humans, Bans Addictive Services for Children

The draft rules would ban using information to create digital humans without consent or using them to bypass ID checks, as Beijing seeks to contr

Head constable killed in road accident in Cuddalore district

Cricket Camp Offers Floodlight Experience With White/Pink Ball

The Institute has 34 top covered nets for utmost safety and a variety of pitches such as turf, matting and synthetic. Fully grassed dust free out

Shocking Murder in Varthur: Young Man Killed on Public Road

Bengaluru, April 4: A horrifying incident unfolded late Friday night in the Varthur police station area of Bengaluru. Reports indicate that unkno

8 Indian Vessels Have Crossed Strait Of Hormuz, Among Highest In The World

Despite the blockade, India has emerged as one of the countries with the highest number of ships passing through this route. At least eight India

Iran demands respect for its right to peaceful nuclear program

TEHRAN, Apr 4: Iran is demanding recognition of its right to a peaceful nuclear program as one of the conditions for peace, a diplomatic source s

Irans new Supreme Leader has not been in Russia: Diplomatic source

MOSCOW, Apr 4: Reports about the alleged trip of Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to Russia are not true, and his injuries do not interfere

Iraq closes Shalamcheh crossing with Iran after airstrikes kill Iraqi

Sources said at least five Iraqis were seriously wounded in an airstrike, which hit a passenger reception area on the Iranian side

Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes NDA Government for Blaming Opposition to Hide Failures

Patna, April 4: Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition in the Bihar Assembly, took a strong stance against the NDA government on Saturday,

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Rahul Gandhi calls CM Pinarayi Vijayan a right-wing puppet

Rahul Gandhi criticises the State governments handling of rising debt, which exceeds 6 lakh crore,

Collapse of Tokyos aging cherry blossom trees during viewing season raises safety concerns

TOKYO, Apr 4: Many of Tokyos popular and iconic Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees were planted during Japans postwar advancement in the 1960s, a

Rahul Gandhi alleges BJPLDF nexus, targets Kerala CM over minority issues

He further alleged that despite political differences on the surface, there existed a deeper connection between the LDF and the BJP that was infl

Pak rejects media reports of collapse of initiative to facilitate US, Iran talks

ISLAMABAD, Apr 4: Pakistan on Saturday rejected media reports that its initiative to facilitate talks between the US and Iran to end the ongoing

Structured Rehabilitation in Pune: How Calida Rehab Is Solving the Growing Addiction Crisis

Addiction is becoming a serious concern in urban centres across India, and Pune is no exception. As more people struggle with alcohol, drugs, and

Raisens Agricultural Festival Set to Transform Farming: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

New Delhi, April 4: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced that the Advanced Agricultural Festival

SajjalacriticisesAmaravati push, alleges financial burden on people

The YSRCP leader allegedthat Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu wasforcing celebrations over what he termed an unviable capitalburdened with debtso

Reading the republic | Review of T.M. Krishnas We, the People of India

Combining a scholars rigour with a citizens anxiety, Krishnas book revisits the foundational debates of modern India

Government Hospital in Nellore Announces Recruitment for 14 Positions

Nellore, April 4: A significant opportunity has emerged for those seeking employment in a government hospital. The Government General Hospital (G

Puducherry Assembly election: CPI(M) manifesto promises Statehood, waiver of legacy loan

Three Bowlers Who Achieved the Six-Wicket Feat in IPL History

New Delhi, April 4: In the 19 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), only three bowlers have managed to take six wickets in a single innings

Tamil Nadu election 2026: The big Annamalai question what BJP gains, what it risks

BJP leader K Annamalai clarified he chose not to contest the Tamil Nadu assembly elections to focus on campaigning for the party and allies acros

IAEA says projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, killing one

No increase in radiation levels was reported, the IAEA said

I am wounded, thats why Im lethal: Raghav Chadha hits back at AAP leaders

In a video on X, a defiant Chadha claimed that a scripted campaign had been launched against him, with repeated and identical accusations being c

Hearing on Leena Marias Bail in 200 Crore Fraud Case Postponed

New Delhi, April 4: The hearing on the bail petition of Leena Maria, the wife of accused Sukesh Chandrashekhar, in a 200 crore fraud case has bee

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Ganderbal Encounter, Pprobe Ordered by LG

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter and sought a report within seven days.

Air India group to run 42 flights amid West Asia disruptions on April 4

Of these, 26 non-scheduled (ad hoc) flights will be deployed to and from various airports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These additional ser

Deputy CM D K Shivakumar confident of Congress winning in Karnataka bypolls

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is confident of a Congress victory in the Bagalkote and Davanagere South Assembly bypolls. He cite

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: Kanimozhi targets AIADMK-BJP alliance, calls it opportunistic

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: candidate seek votes from all sections of society, says Thangal

It is natural for all political parties to expect support from every segment of the electorate, says IUML president.

Notorious Criminal Arrested in Badarpur Encounter

New Delhi, April 4: In a significant operation, the Special Task Force (STF) apprehended a notorious criminal in Badarpur late Friday night. The

FIR against social media users for sharing content againstFSSAI

According to the complainant, some social media users and content creators had been running a highly coordinated campaign to malign the reputatio

Quote of the day by Brad Pitt: 'It's amazing what an impending midlife crisis will do for you, really. It got me motivated'; thoughts on finding clarity and motivation

Academy Award-winning actor and producer Brad Pitt has identified the transition into middle age as a pivotal motivator in his professional traje

Jaishankar: India Resilient Through Global Shocks, Credits Ddecisive Leadership

His remarks come against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in West Asia, which began on February 28 when the US and Israel attacked Iran, impact

UP fair horror: Overloaded 60-foot swing crashes down; 30+ hurt, over 10 critically injured

A 60-foot swing ride at the Bhainsaha Mela in Kushinagar collapsed, injuring at least 30 people, including women and children. The overcrowded ri

Bihar hooch tragedy toll rises to six as one more person dies

The death toll from a spurious liquor tragedy in Bihar's East Champaran district has risen to six. Authorities have arrested 12 individuals in co

UPSIDA, JNPA sign pact to position Lalitpur Pharma Park as global export hub

KANPUR, Apr 4: The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority have signed an agreement to position

Alarm Bells for Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) Raises Concerns Over Amaravati Bill

Mumbai, April 4: The recent bill granting Amaravati the status of the official capital of Andhra Pradesh has sparked intense discussions in Mahar

Gold price prediction: What will be gold rates next week as U.S.-Iran war continues to intensify?

Gold rate prediction: A stronger dollar typically makes gold more expensive for holders of other currencies, thereby capping its upside.

Vijay pitches TVK as an alternative to NDA, INDIA bloc in Puducherry

Promising to stand with disadvantaged sections and minorities, the TVK leader urged electors not to vote for those claiming to protect the intere