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Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Thursday April 5, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 36C and 23 C respectively.

Anurag Thakur Claims No One is Safe in West Bengal Ahead of 2026 Elections

Kolkata, April 5: As the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections approach, the BJP has intensified its criticism of the TMC government. BJP MP and fo

Trouble at Gajwel MLA Camp Office, BRS Accuses Congress of Vandalism

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao condemned the attack on the MLA camp office and alleged that the vandalism was indulged in following direct instr

Senior Official PK Mishra Completes Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census

New Delhi, April 5: In a significant step towards Indias first fully digital census, Prime Minister Narendra Modis principal secretary, PK Mishra

Nizams Rare Manuscripts Digitised

The Noor International Microfilm Centre from the Iran Culture House, New Delhi, is undertaking the work under the guidance of Dr Mehdi Khajeh Pir

Tej Sapru: From Aspiring Cricketer to Bollywoods Iconic Villain

Mumbai, April 5: In the world of cinema, a heros bravery and charm can only shine when matched with a formidable villain. Tej Sapru, an actor who

Mittal Hails AI As Game-Changer For Power Sector

Mittal was speaking at a review meeting on the AI Hackathon in Hanamkonda on Saturday, chaired by northern discom chairman and managing director

Class IX Student Dies Of Electrocution In Salur Mandal

While returning, he was unable to climb back and attempted to use an electrical panel board of a pump set for support

Study Flags Rising Groundwater Risks In Musi Basin

Study flags rising groundwater pollution risk in Musi basin

Arvind Kejriwal Criticized as a Dictator by Former AAP Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam

New Delhi, April 5: Political tensions are escalating following the removal of Raghav Chadha from his position as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabh

Run For Jesus Marks Holy Saturday

The rally conveyed the message of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, with thousands of Christians from various denominations takin

HRDA Seeks Reform in Medical Recruitment

HRDA representatives pointed out that many selected candidates either do not attend counselling, decline posts if preferred locations are unavail

Family Complains of Detention During Covid 19

Justice N. Tukaramji of the Telangana High Court admitted a writ petition alleging unlawful detention of a family, including an eight-month-old i

Faceless suppliers, digital transactions pose tougher challenges for police in dismantling drug syndicates

Daughter Dies, Father Hurt in Bus Mishap

He and his son, who was also on the bike, survived the accident.

The Arun effect onLSGbowling

Bharat Arun downplayed concerns over the absence of Digvesh Rathi, LSGs leading wicket-taker last season (14), against Capitals

Quote of the Day by Tina Turner: 'I'm not wise, but the beginning of wisdom is' Inspiring quotes by the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock and Roll, shared profound wisdom through her life and words. Her journey from humble beginnings to global stardom

Telangana Signs MoU to Conserve Heritage

Arjun Rao, director of the heritage department, commended the work being done by TORCH, noting that through their research, books, exhibitions, a

Rajasthan Royals Triumph Over Gujarat Titans in Thrilling IPL 2026 Match

Ahmedabad, April 5: In a gripping encounter of IPL 2026, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) edged past the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 6 runs at the Narendra M

Overcharging, illegal billing rampant at MCD parking lots across Delhi

State Map Revised; AP Now Has 28 Districts With Amaravati Capital

Andhra Pradesh expands to 28 districts, names Amaravati sole capital

Madras University Syndicate approves disaffiliation for Dr. MGR-Janaki College

AP Invites Global Bids To Design Amaravati Governance Model

Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has invited global tenders to appoint a consulting firm to design a comprehensive go

Plastic manufacturers flags raw material price surge, alleges cartelisation

Baramati By-Election: NCP Leader Jay Pawar Claims Voters Have Made Up Their Minds

Mumbai, April 5: NCP leader Jay Pawar emphasized during a gathering that while the opposition has the right to contest elections, the people of B

Surge in demand for biogas units amid LPG crisis

KMC Hikes Charges Across The Board; Build Plan Approval Goes Up 3 Times

Kakinada civic body hikes fees for building plans, trade licences

Cheyyur: Voters in despair over lack of job opportunities, govt. assistance

Anjali Nairs plea to change name on EVMs rejected

BJP MP Manan Mishra Condemns Attack on Judicial Officials in West Bengal

Bhagalpur, April 5: BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra has condemned the attack on judicial officials from Odisha and Jharkhand during the Special Intensi

Basavaraj Bommai blames Congress for delay in implementation of Upper Krishna Project

MP and Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has blamed the Congress party for the delay in implementation of the Upper Krishna Project

JD(U) Likely to Lose RS Deputy Chairman Post to TD

The JD(U) sources claim that the party also intends to claim the Bihar Speaker's post after the new Bihar CM is declared, who will likely be from

KKCCI urges govt. to fast-track implementation of PM MITRA textile park

Raigarh Police Busts Major Motorcycle Theft Racket, Nine Arrested

Raipur, April 5: The Raigarh district police have achieved a significant breakthrough in combating motorcycle theft. They have dismantled a large

Ex-Maoist Malla Raji Reddy Denies Political Foray

Raji Reddy, who returned to the area after several decades, visited the residence of Congress leader Moola Sarojana before proceeding to his nati

Ravi Bishnoi Achieves 200 T20 Wickets in Thrilling IPL Match

Ahmedabad, April 5: In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Rajasthan Royals (RR) edged out Gujarat Titans (GT) by just si

Dont miss out: HMRC tells those born after 1981 to act before April 5

People born after 1981 are urged to check their ISA savings before the April 5 deadline. Data shows younger adults have less saved than older gen

IPL 2026: Jurel, Jaiswal and Bishnoi star as Royals edge Titans

With 30 needed off 18 balls in a pursuit of 211, Rashid Khan (24) and Kagiso Rabada (23 n.o.) tried to pull off a heist but failed

Last-Minute Equalizer by Ritvik Secures Draw for Jamshedpur FC Against Mohun Bagan SG

Jamshedpur, April 5: In an exciting clash of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, Jamshedpur FC staged a remarkable comeback to draw 1-1 agains

Sabarimala issue: 'Even God is not safe' in Kerala, alleges FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised concerns about Kerala's economy and safety during a campaign event. She highlighted the Sabarima

DMK far removed from its principles; law and order situation is concerning

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss accuses Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of being influenced by a coterie of Ministers; he slams the DMK over a pending ca

Find a fare balance for Namma Metro

BMRCL should lower prices till capacity utilisation is maximum, but it should not suffer losses; so government subsidy is welcome

Any attempt to challenge Pak's maritime interests will be met with appropriate response: Navy chief

Pakistan's Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf issued a strong warning regarding maritime interests. He claimed the Pakistan Navy was prepared to s

West Asia Conflict Hits Bird Migration to Telangana

Iran and surrounding regions act as crucial stopover zones where birds rest and refuel before continuing their journey, said Sriram Reddy, an exp

Sound and the fury: essential elements ofelection campaign

Lost in the glow: navigating the crisis of light and wildlife

It is time to recognise artificial lighting at night as a legally defined form of disturbance in the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, and ma

India Plans Indigenous 1,000-kg Bomb

At present, Mk-84 class bombs are sourced from foreign manufacturers and are in service with the IAF.

Sunetra Pawar Seeks Uddhav Support For Bypoll

The outreach comes amid indications that the Congress will field its own candidate even if its alliance partners NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) d

Vaishali, Divya post victories

Left Front Unveils Manifesto Focused on Jobs and Investment in West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 5: The Left Front, led by CPI(M), released its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal on Saturday, emphasizi

AFI says approval a must for athletes before signing sponsorship agreements

Kerala CM Questions Rahul Gandhis Dubious Stand On Sangh Parivar Attacks On Nuns, Christian Community In Chhattisgarh

In a social media post, he said that when nuns were attacked in Chhattisgarh, Left national and state leaders rushed to support the victims, and

Puducherry and Kerala Shine in Sub-Junior Womens National Hockey Championship

Ranchi, April 5: On the fourth day of the 16th Hockey India Sub-Junior Womens National Championship 2026, held in Ranchi, Puducherry Hockey and K

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face Hell

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat came after a strike near an Iranian nuclear power plant prompted evacuations, with the Revolutionary

Ambedkar Warns Of Large-Scale Voter Exclusion In Maharashtra

Mr. Ambedkar warned that large-scale deletions could directly affect the outcome of upcoming elections in the state.

Indian LPG Tanker Crosses Hormuz

According to the update, 17 Indian-flagged vessels remain in the western side of the strait, while several others have completed transit in recen

20.10 crore sanctioned for Nagoba temple and 200 crore for integrated school in Boath

Pinarayi Vijayan Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Remarks on Leftism as Political Ignorance

Thiruvananthapuram, April 5: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stating that attempting

Officials Told to Take Steps to Ensure Drinking Water Supply

Senior officials from various departments attended the meeting.

Its a Seoul thing: Karoline Leavitt replaces K-Pop as South Koreas new obsession, and the reason is interesting

A new trend in South Korea sees people learning English through videos of Karoline Leavitt and her White House briefings. Popular social media ch

GHMC Held Training Program on Vector-Borne Diseases

During the training and sensitisation programme on emerging vector-borne diseases on Saturday, officials discussed the use of drones for vector c

TPCC Chief: BJP Losing Ground In North Telangana

Addressing the Adilabad District Congress Committee (DCC) executive meeting, he said the BJP would lose its sitting MLA seats in the erstwhile Ad

Alluri District: Mild Tremors Felt After 4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Near Odisha Border

Residents in Paderu, Hukumpeta, and Pedabayalu areas reported light shaking

India has solidly dealt with recent global challenges: Jaishankar

He marked COVID, conflicts and climate change as the three big challenges in the past one decade

AP Targets to Increase PNG Connections by 10 Lakh in Next Six Months

State government is preparing guidelines to transfer the 2,400 LPG gas subsidy to those switching to PNG, though the latter is cheaper.

Mystery Shrouds Missing Keralam Woman Who Went For Trekking In Kodagu

The Tadiandamol peak is 1,748 meters surrounded by gentle slopes and grassy terrain. Trekking at Tadiandamol is 7-km one way and camping at the p

Tripuras Chief Minister Urges Public to Embrace Triple Engine Government

Agartala, April 5: Tripuras Chief Minister Manik Saha urged citizens on Saturday to avoid misleading messages and join the Bharatiya Janata Party

Space trouble: Burning smell reported from $23 million toilet on Artemis II mission

Astronauts aboard Artemis II reported a burning smell emanating from the spacecraft's $23 million toilet system, days after it experienced an ear

ECI orders suspension of 4 Bengal cops over law & order failure during the roadshow and nomination

The Election Commission of India has ordered the suspension of four police officials in West Bengal. This action follows a law and order failure

61 Crore Disbursed to Construction Workers Under BOCW Schemes

The amount was transferred directly to beneficiaries bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer, ensuring timely payment.

Shia Leaders Urge India To Press Saudi On Shrine Rebuilding

In support of this demand, a demonstration is scheduled under the aegis of the Al-Baqee Organisation (Hyderabad Chapter) on April 5.

AP Steps Up Vigil to Prevent TN Boats Entering State Waters

He assured fishermen that the government would address their concerns.

Defence Ministry pushes indigenous design for development of 1,000-kg aerial bomb for IAF

At present, Mk-84 class general-purpose bombs are procured from foreign original equipment manufacturers and are in service with the IAF

Shiv Sena Spokesperson Defends Ladki Behna Yojana Against Opposition Claims

Mumbai, April 5: Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde strongly defended the Maharashtra governments flagship welfare scheme, the Ladki Behna Yoja

Bridging the Brahmaputra: Bogibeel reshapes Assam-Arunachal link ahead of polls

The Bogibeel bridge has transformed connectivity in eastern Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. This road-cum-rail link over the Brahmaputra river has s

National Conference, Congress seek decent burial of man killed in Ganderbal encounter

MLAs in the J&K Assembly demanded the handover of Rashid Ahmad Mughal's body for a dignified burial, disputing the Army's account of the Ganderba

Rashid Alvi Critiques Proposal to Replace GMT with MST: Changing Names Doesnt Foster Development

New Delhi, April 4: Congress leader Rashid Alvi has sharply criticized the proposal from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to replace G

West Bengal Polls: Once Naxalism's epicentre, Naxalbari is now a BJP stronghold

Bengaijote village in Naxalbari, the origin of the Naxalite movement, is now witnessing a political transformation. Once dominated by Left ideolo

Jammu & Kashmir opens higher education for private sector

Jammu and Kashmir's assembly has greenlit a bill to establish private universities, a move hailed as historic. Education Minister Sakeena Itoo st

T.N. CM Stalin, Union Minister clash over three-language formula ahead of T.N. polls

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin says Centre has failed to make Tamil mandatory in KVs or appoint sufficient Tamil teachers, Education Minis

Buried deep: How Irans hidden missile cities protect its deadly arsenal

Iran has built deep underground missile cities inside mountains to protect its weapons. These hidden bases use strong rock, tunnels and multiple

Attack on Shashi Tharoors Security Guard in Kerala Leads to Arrests

Thiruvananthapuram, April 4: In a concerning incident in Malappuram district, police have taken decisive action following an attack on a member o

HYDRAA Clarifies: No Action Against Houses or Vacant Plots in Old ULC Layouts

The agency made it clear that even unregularised vacant plots in such layouts will not face enforcement action.

Kerala polls 2026: 38% candidates face criminal cases; 39% crorepatis, says ADR report

A new report reveals a significant number of candidates in the Kerala Assembly polls face criminal charges. Nearly 38 percent of contestants have

3700 raids conducted across country to wipe out LPG black marketing, says Centre

India's government is actively managing the West Asia crisis. Over 3700 raids target LPG black marketing nationwide. Efforts ensure uninterrupted

Universal Acceptance Day Focus on Grassroot Tech Solutions

Ranjan stressed that bringing solid solutions to ground-level problems will help solve many issues.

Severe Hailstorm and Heavy Rain Devastate Madhya Pradesh Farmers

Bhopal, April 4: A sudden change in weather wreaked havoc in several districts of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, with heavy rainfall and hailstorms

MA-AP Honour Award Conferred on Guntur SP Vakul Jindal

During his tenure as SP of Vizianagaram, Jindal was also appreciated for invoking the Preventive Detention Act against a rowdy-sheeter.

Outbreak Of Canine Distemper Virus In Anantapur Kills Several Stray Dogs

Authorities have asked public to avoid contact with visibly sick animals and report such cases to the veterinary hospital promptly.

Udhayanidhi Stalin Targets BJP and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu Elections

Pudukkottai, April 4: Tamil Nadus Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin addressed a rally, taking aim at Edappadi K. Palaniswami. He emphasize