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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 alliance

2 Apr 2026 9:01 am
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

2 Apr 2026 8:59 am
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 development

2 Apr 2026 8:55 am
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 resilience and future development

2 Apr 2026 8:53 am
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 device was used, with multiple agencies launching an investigation

2 Apr 2026 8:50 am
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

2 Apr 2026 8:26 am
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 highly talented spinner

2 Apr 2026 8:23 am
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 a separate forgery case

2 Apr 2026 8:22 am
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

2 Apr 2026 8:19 am
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 ceremony in New Delhi

2 Apr 2026 8:17 am
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 biscuits. In March alone, 61 cases were registered, 64 people arrested, and over 14,000 kg of products seized

2 Apr 2026 8:14 am
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 at a possible withdrawal if Irans nuclear ambitions are curbed

2 Apr 2026 8:12 am
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 reported, commuters exited vehicles after activating emergency protocols

2 Apr 2026 8:11 am
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

2 Apr 2026 8:09 am
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, while 21 others were rescued amid rough sea conditions

2 Apr 2026 8:07 am
KitKat theft: Company launches tracker to trace missing bars

The consignment, belonging to a new range of KitKat products (reportedly including a Formula 1-themed line), was being transported from a Nestl factory in central Italy to Poland when the entire truck went missing during transit

1 Apr 2026 11:22 pm
Global spotlight on Trumps important update on Iran tonight

US President Donald Trump, whose rhetoric has swung between aggressive and conciliatory, said late Tuesday the fighting could end in two weeks, maybe three. The White House said he will deliver an important update on Iran at 9 pm local time

1 Apr 2026 7:18 pm
Commercial LPG prices hiked by Rs 195.50; domestic cylinder rates unchanged

Following the price hike, a 19-kg commercial cylinder in Mumbai now costs Rs 2,031.00, while in Delhi, it is priced at Rs 2,078.50. The last hike of Rs 114.50 was announced on March 1. The price rise is likely to affect hotels, restaurants, and small businesses that depend heavily on commercial gas

1 Apr 2026 5:48 pm
Centre rolls out duty cuts to help SEZ units amid Iran war disruptions

The relief has been implemented through an exemption notification under the Customs Act, 1962 and will remain in effect from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027

1 Apr 2026 5:06 pm
Woman detainee reports ASI demanding sexual favors; officer suspended in Akola

The woman had been apprehended in connection with a financial fraud case involving Rs 80 lakh and was being held at the Civil Lines Police Station lockup

1 Apr 2026 3:28 pm
Govt says LPG, petrol and diesel prices unchanged despite global surge

The government stated that only commercial LPG cylinder prices have been revised upward, as they are market-linked and deregulated

1 Apr 2026 3:20 pm
Maharashtra: Rape-accused godman Kharats son held by SIT, wife still absconding

At least 10 FIRs, eight for alleged sexual assault or exploitation and two for cheating, have been registered against Kharat at Sarkarwada police station in Nashik, while the SIT has received more than 100 complaints over the phone against him

1 Apr 2026 2:58 pm
CCS to meet at 7 PM today in national capital to review West Asia war impact

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is set to meet in New Delhi to assess the impact of the escalating West Asia conflict on India. The review will cover key sectors such as food security, energy supply, fertilisers, trade, and the overall economy

1 Apr 2026 2:54 pm
Khamenei pledges continued support for Hezbollah amid West Asia conflict

Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reaffirmed support for Hezbollah in a message to its chief Naim Qassem, stressing continued resistance against the US and Israel amid escalating regional tensions

1 Apr 2026 2:48 pm
PM Modi in Assam: BJP has proven track record of delivering on promises

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said the BJP is poised for a hat-trick victory in Assam, citing strong public support and governance performance

1 Apr 2026 2:45 pm
Premium fuels get costlier; regular petrol and diesel prices steady

IOC has raised the price of its high-octane XP100 petrol to Rs 160 per litre in Delhi, up from Rs 149 earlier. This premium fuel is typically used in luxury vehicles and high-performance motorcycles to improve engine efficiency and performance

1 Apr 2026 1:37 pm
Crude oil prices fall up to 3 pc as US-Iran de-escalation hopes rise

Brent crude futures dropped to an intraday low of USD 102.79 per barrel, down about 2.9 per cent from the days high of USD 105.86. At the time of reporting, Brent was trading around USD 103.19 per barrel, nearly 1 per cent lower

1 Apr 2026 1:27 pm
Centre moves bill to declare Amaravati as permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh

The Centre has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to recognise Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. The move, backed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, aims to end uncertainty over the states capital and reverse the earlier three-capital proposal

1 Apr 2026 1:14 pm
GST collections cross Rs 2 lakh crore in March, FY26 growth at 8.3 pc

Domestic GST revenues, while steady, grew at a comparatively moderate pace of 5.9 per cent, reflecting stable consumption trends within the country

1 Apr 2026 1:11 pm
Tea is Assams soul: PM Modi engages with tea workers in Dibrugarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh, where he interacted with workers and even plucked tea leaves, calling tea the soul of Assam. The visit comes ahead of the state Assembly elections scheduled for April 9

1 Apr 2026 1:07 pm
Jain monks Maharani Tararani remark triggers political, public outrage

Acharya Nayan Padmasagars claim that Maharani Tararani was a Jain queen has stirred controversy as the statement goes against history claiming her as the daughter-in-law of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and one the most important figures in Maratha history

1 Apr 2026 12:57 pm
Govt caps ATF hike to prevent surge in domestic airfares, shields flyers

The government has stepped in to prevent a sharp rise in domestic airfares by allowing only a partial increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, despite global crude oil volatility

1 Apr 2026 12:53 pm
29 killed as Russian An-26 plane crashes in annexed Crimea

The An-26 military transport aircraft was on a scheduled flight over the Crimean peninsula, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, the reports said. The military lost contact with the plane at around 6 pm on Tuesday

1 Apr 2026 12:04 pm
West Asia war: UAE bars Iranians from entry and transit amid ongoing conflict

The long-haul carriers Emirates and Etihad, as well as the lower-cost airline FlyDubai, made the announcements on their websites

1 Apr 2026 10:39 am
Major IAS reshuffle in Rajasthan: 25 collectors shifted, key posts reassigned

Finance (budget) secretary Rajan Vishal was transferred to the post of mission director, Jal Jeevan Mission, while special secretary to chief minister Sandesh Nayak was made Jaipur collector. Barmer collector Tina Dabi was shifted to Tonk as collector

1 Apr 2026 10:33 am
Trump to witness Supreme Court hearing on his birthright citizenship order

The order, which Trump signed on the first day of his second term, declared that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens

1 Apr 2026 10:28 am
Jet fuel prices more than doubled to Rs 2.07 lakh/kl, commercial LPG up Rs 195.5

ATF price in Delhi was hiked by Rs 110,703.08 per kilolitre, or 114.5 per cent, to Rs 207,341.22 per kl, according to state-owned fuel retailers

1 Apr 2026 10:22 am
From Valencia to Bollywood: Could Enrique Arce win Indian hearts too?

Met Enrique Arce, who plays Arturo, antagonist of Money Heist, and figured, this actors gotta be in Bollywood...

1 Apr 2026 8:40 am
Study of asteroid Bennu reveals signs of past water activity

The team examined a sample known as OREX-800066-3, collected during NASAs OSIRIS-REx mission and delivered to Earth in September 2023

1 Apr 2026 8:38 am
21 rescued from raft after boat sinks in rough seas off Indonesia

Officials earlier reported that 27 people were missing, but survivors reported that six people listed on the manifest had cancelled their plans to join the trip

1 Apr 2026 8:36 am
Schools must take a leaf out of Matungas terrace garden initiative

More power to the initiative like that of Matunga schools that empowers students to learn gardening, sustainability and basic business skills proving that urban spaces can nurture both plants and practical life lessons, which shows learning can happen outside the syllabus and classrooms, too

1 Apr 2026 8:34 am
South Korean study finds gut bacterium that binds and clears nanoplastics

They are widely detected in food and drinking water, and because they are so small, may pass through the intestinal lining and accumulate in organs

1 Apr 2026 8:33 am
Income Tax department notifies ITR forms for AY 2026-27, filing process begins

The last date for filing ITR for individuals and those who do not have to get their accounts audited is July 31.

1 Apr 2026 8:31 am
Wolf attacks woman in Hamburg shopping area, rare incident shocks Germany

The fire service said that the woman was taken to a Hamburg hospital on Monday evening

1 Apr 2026 8:28 am
35 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Bastar ahead of Centres LWE deadline

These 25 cadres were carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 1.47 crore

1 Apr 2026 8:26 am
India building strong tech, energy security foundation: PM Modi at Sanand event

In a sense, a new bridge has emerged today between Sanand and Silicon Valley, he said

1 Apr 2026 8:14 am
European diplomats visit Ukraine to mark Bucha massacre anniversary

Russian troops quickly occupied Bucha after invading Ukraine on February 24, 2022

1 Apr 2026 8:12 am
`India`s crude oil reserves can cover only 20-40 days, not several months`

We are already having some reserve for the liquid fuel, but you cannot build a reserve which will be lasting for maybe six months` time, said Secretary of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), Anjan Kumar Mishra

31 Mar 2026 11:34 pm
Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba after US blockade relief

The Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin delivered 730,000 barrels of crude to Cubas Matanzas port after Washington allowed the shipment, providing temporary relief amid blackouts, fuel shortages, and economic crisis

31 Mar 2026 11:22 pm
RBI extends 450-day export credit benefit till June 30

The RBI noted that it has received several requests from stakeholders highlighting difficulties in meeting earlier deadlines for realising export proceeds. These challenges have been largely linked to the ongoing geopolitical situation and its impact on trade flows

31 Mar 2026 10:58 pm