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Startup news and updates: Daily Rroundup (April 2, 2026)

Government tech overhaul leads the day, as education, retail, AI, and fintech players expand footprint.

Modi Envisions Governance That Puts Citizens First

Capacity building key to Viksit Bharat, says PM

Total value of election-related seizures in Villupuram district reach 66.77 lakh

Eight-month-old infant dies after falling into water sump in Gandipet

VVCEs MoU with IIT Ropar on AI in Agriculture

Information Commission disposes of 1,079 cases in Kalaburagi

Napoli Threatens After Lukaku Skips Training And Likely Missing Crucial AC Milan Clash

Lukaku failed to turn up to training on Tuesday and the club issued a hardline statement that it may take appropriate disciplinary action against

Elephant runs amok during temple festival in Kannur

Gig and unorganised workers in Tiruchi seek security and welfare

Man nabbed for manufacturing bakery products without valid licence in Hyderabad

Donald Trump mocks Macron over wifes viral slap video Heres how the French President responded

The controversy began after U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at a public event, made a light-hearted yet pointed remark about a widely circu

Police Flag Day celebrated in Yadgir, Raichur

Warm reception accorded to Hyderabad-Kanyakumari train at Kumbakonam

Raw Onions: Beneficial for Some, Harmful for Others

New Delhi, April 2: Raw onions are a staple in Indian cuisine. They are commonly added to salads and various dishes, providing flavor and nutriti

Mandya DC cautions against hoarding and blackmarketing of petrol and diesel

Critical Petrochemical Products Exempted From Import Duty

Duty exemption on key chemicals to aid pharma, textile, and manufacturing sectors

Land transactions through Bhu Bharati portal in one mandal of every district in 45 days, says Minister

Government to test efficacy of operations of the integrated portal in five pilot mandals; though the BRS lost in every elections since December 2

Special train to Assam from Thiruvananthapuram

Man held for allegedly murdering wife over financial dispute

Tiruchis auto accessory companies deck up vehicles for campaign trail

Cyberabad Police arrest 19 persons from multiple States in week-long crackdown on cyber crime

22 candidates filenominationson the second day in Erode district

Newly Married Hyderabad Techie Dies By Suicide Over Husband's Dowry Torture

Ishita Yadav, was found hanging from the ceiling fan in the hall of her apartment on Wednesday evening. Her husband, Neeraj Bhansal, alerted the

China blames U.S and Israel for Hormuz chaos; urges de-escalation as Trump escalates war in Mideast

In Focus Podcast | Why has the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 sparked such outrage?

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has ignited controversy over its potential to empower asset seizures from NGOs. Join

National Burrito Day 2026: Top deals and freebies from Chipotle and other chains

National Burrito Day 2026 arrives on April 2. Many popular restaurants are offering special deals. Enjoy free delivery from Chipotle. Moe's South

Parliament Budget Session highlights: Both Houses adjourned; Budget Session to reconvene on April 16

According to the government calender, the House was scheduled to adjourn sine die

Traffic restrictions in Thiruvalla in connection with PMs visit

This week OTT releases (April 2-April 8): New movies and shows coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar & more

The latest OTT releases this week (April 28, 2026) are headlined by Sitaare Zameen Par and Bloodhounds Season 2 on Netflix. From the courtroom la

Kerala polls: UDF will de-notify land acquired for SilverLine project: Satheesan

Sri Lanka Appoints Ryan van Niekerk as Bowling Coach, Jordan Gregory Takes on New Role

New Delhi, April 2: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially appointed Ryan van Niekerk as the bowling coach for the national cricket team. In addi

Why is Trump approval rating crashing in 2026? President Donald Trump approval falling even among Republican supporters are 2026 midterm elections slipping away as voters turn against him?

Trump approval rating economy crashes to 31% in 2026. That is the lowest level recorded this year. Voters are clearly worried. Inflation is risin

Call for greater police preparedness to tackle cybercrime

Police Flag Day celebrations organised in Kalaburagi and Ballari

Desalination: Key Facts About a Growing Source of Drinking Water

The process is energy intensive, with plants worldwide producing between 500 and 850 million tons of carbon emissions annually.

Thiruvananthapuram airport announces 10% more flights in summer schedule

10 held for consuming ganja in Karimnagar, Nizamabad districts

Autonomous Maritime Shipyard Centre at Juvvaladinne to work with local fishermen, MSMEs

Strong emphasis will be put on capacity building of fishermen along with two-way skill development, says Capt. Nikunj Parashar, founder & CEO of

Telangana food safety inspections uncover hygiene violations, 146 kg unsafe meat seized

SEBI Proposes Resumption of Open Market Buybacks Following Tax Rule Changes

New Delhi, April 2: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed on Thursday to resume open market buybacks through exchanges. This

Dedication, consistent practice key to cracking UPSC, KPSC: MCC top official

Franchises, squads announced for IGPL

Gaurav Ghei, Shiv Kapur, Gaganjeet Bhullar the marquee names; Season events increase from 11 to 15

Video: Minor Biryani Complaint Leads To Brutal Beating In Lucknow Restaurant

A disagreement over a biryani serving in Lucknow escalated into violence, leaving a customer injured and prompting police action after a video of

Capital status to unleash private investment surge in Amaravati: Nara Lokesh

Taking a swipe at the Opposition YSRCPs three-capital proposal, Nara Lokesh argued that the hree capitals model was a fiscal disaster in the mak

IPL 2026, SRH vs KKR LIVE: KKR Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl

This fixture also marks the start of a crucial home stretch for the three-time champions, who will play three matches in seven days and another o

Unemployed Techie Walks Into 7 Offices With Resumes, Shares 'Strange' Experience

An unemployed techie decided to take the old-school approach of walking into the companies and offering his resume to fish for a job.

Election petition over affidavit suppression cannot be rejected at outset: Bombay HC

Justice Kishore C. Sant of the Bombay High Court dismissed an application filed by a returned candidate, a Shiv Sena MLA, after alleging non-disc

195 MBBS graduates to receive degrees at JSS Medical College

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Commissioning of EVMs begins in Kozhikode

Following the commissioning process, the prepared voting machines will be securely stored in designated strong rooms under tight security arrange

Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill

Parliament has passed the Jan Vishwas Bill. This legislation amends 784 provisions across 79 central laws. Minor offenses are being decriminalize

Italy Football President Resigns After Azzurri Miss Third Straight World Cup

Gabriele Gravina's decision will likely lead to the ouster of Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso, too

Indias Diplomatic Approach to West Asia Crisis Praised by Anand Sharma

New Delhi, April 2: Former Union Minister Anand Sharma has expressed a differing opinion from Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi regarding Indias dip

Nilgiri-class INS Taragiri to be commissioned on April 3

Centre responds positively to A.P.s new tourism projects

Development of iconic tourism destinations and temples, establishment of National School of Drama in Rajamahendravaram and National Institute of

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Home voting covers more than 50% of eligible voters in Kozhikode

The process, aimed to cover a total number of 19,854 voters in 13 assembly constituencies, will come to an end on April 4

Karnatakas Panchayat Tax Collection Hits Record High, Says Minister Priyank Kharge

Bengaluru, April 2: Karnatakas Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Priyank Kharge, announced on Thursday that the tax collection b

Minister urges entrepreneurs to set up industries in Raichur

Boseraju was speaking after inaugurating Tejas workshop at the Jagajyoti Basaveshwara Auditorium on UAS campus in Raichur

Pay raise coming? Minimum wage set to rise in several states check yours

Minimum wage increase is coming in July 2026 for workers in some U.S. states. Alaska and Oregon will see higher hourly pay, while California will

Nandyal MP seeks UNESCOs Intangible Cultural Heritage tag for Ahobilam Paruveta Utsavam

Tribals of 33 villages in Nandyal district have been celebrating Paruvata Utsavam for 40 days every year for the past several decades, says Shaba

Indias stance on U.S. trade deal is that we should get preferential access as was agreed: Piyush Goyal

April 2 marked one year since U.S. President Donald Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs and sparked off a year of trade volatility for Ind

UEFA Chief Ceferin Warns Italy Could Lose Euro 2032 Without Stadium Improvements

Euro 2032 is scheduled and will take place, of that there is no doubt. I just hope that the infrastructure (in Italy) will be ready. If that's no

Is Walking The Ultimate Exercise For Your Health? Benefits Beyond Weight Loss Listed

Walking is often underrated, yet its myriad benefits make it one of the simplest and most effective forms of exercise available.

Your gums and your blood sugar: the link between oral health and diabetes

When it comes to managing diabetes, we spend a lot of time talking about diet, exercise, and medications. There isnt much talk about dentistry. T

Voter awareness walkathon held in Thoothukudi

Eli Lilly Foundayo weight loss pill price, side effects, dosage, treatment: When will sales for oral weight-loss drug begin?

Foundayo Eli Lilly weight loss pill: Eli Lilly drug, orforglipron, which will be sold under the brand name Foundayo, is a once-daily oral medicat

49th Higher Air Command Course concludes at College of Air Warfare, Secunderabad

US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

Jobless claims in the U.S. decreased last week. Layoffs remain low even as the job market cools and energy prices climb due to the Iran war. This

What just happened? Crows attack Rapunzels hair at Disneyland viral moment unfolds

A Rapunzel animatronic at Tokyo DisneySea has gone viral after being attacked by crows during a live attraction. The incident took place in the F

24 kg ganja recovered off Jagadapattinam coast

Indian Student Enrolments In US Decline By Nearly 7%: Centre Informs Rajya Sabha

On June 18, 2025, the US Department of State issued a press release titled, 'Announcement of Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants'.

New ADRM for Madurai Railway Division

Lokayukta Police catch two KBJNL engineers accepting bribe in Yadgir

Ashok Kharat case: Godman impregnated victim, gave her abortion pills, say police

The prosecution said Ashok Kharat sexually exploited the victim several times between February 2020 and March 2026, and took away Aadhaar and PAN

AP Sees MSME Surge With 47 Cluster Projects, Employment to 66,000

Replying to a question by Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni), the minister said the cluster-based approach has significantly strengthened i

Conflict in West Asia hits foundries of Shivamogga, industries fear temporary closure

Facing the shortage in the supply of raw materials, along with rising logistics costs, industrialists fear they may have to halt production if th

India's Defence Exports Hit Record Rs 38,424 Crore In 2025-26: Rajnath Singh

India's defence exports in 2024-25 was Rs 23,622 crore in 2024-25. It was Rs 21,083 crore in 2023-24.

Festivals in April 2026: Full list of Hindu fasts and important dates

April marks the arrival of spring with a vibrant energy and a rich tapestry of Hindu fasts and festivals. The month commences with the auspicious

XO, Kitty season 4: Will Kitty Song Covey and Min Ho return? Here's how Season 3 sets the stage for a comeback Spoilers

XO, Kitty season 4: The teen drama, a spin-off of the popular To All the Boys franchise, continues to trace Kitty Song-Coveys journey as she navi

IPL 2026: Experts Predict Playoff Teams, Favorites Revealed

New Delhi, April 2: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already seen five matches played by Thursday. In the meantime, several cricket legen

Bihar BPSC Agriculture Extension Officer Admit Card 2026 From April 3: Check Exam Instructions

BPSC releases guidelines for Assistant Education Development Officer exam scheduled in April 2026 across Bihar districts.

Man, mother injured as coconut tree falls on their house

Rooftop solar installations increase in T.N.

SC Cancels Satinder Singh Bhasins Bail in Grand Venice Mall Scam Case

Insolvency proceedings were invoked against Bhasin's companies under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

Young Woman Accuses Brother of Serious Misconduct; Jharkhand High Court Questions Police Action

Ranchi, April 2: The Jharkhand High Court summoned the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Jamshedpur virtually to address a habeas corpus p

Animal Protein vs Plant Protein: Which Is Better For Heart Health?

Your protein source, be it animal or plant-based protein, can determine your long-term heart health. Here is what you need to know about these pr

1,200 Indians Evacuated From Iran Via Armenia, Azerbaijan: Foreign Ministry

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with global leaders to address key international developments, including the ongoing confl

India To Join 35 Countries' Effort To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz: Centre

The Strait of Hormuz is critical to the world economy because 20% of global energy supplies pass through the narrow waterway.

HRD Minister Lokesh thanks Prime Minister Modi for ensuring passage of Amaravati Bill in Parliament

It reaffirms confidence in Amaravati as the States sole capital and is a pointer to the strong coordination between the State and the Centre, he

Cut DAYCARE & MEDICARE funding for war!: Trumps Easter lunch message amid raging Iran conflict

PM Modi Empowers BJP Workers in Kerala with Winning Strategies for Upcoming Elections

New Delhi, April 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with BJP booth workers in Kerala through the NamO app on Thursday, providing them with s

Over 6 Lakh Passengers Return To India Amid Middle East Conflict: Government

Aseem R Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf) at the Ministry of External Affairs, shared the update during the inter-ministerial briefing in the