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Fire Breaks Out in Nallamala Forest near Srisailam

The fire triggered panic among the motorists travelling between Hyderabad and Srisailam

CSK Faces Humiliating Record After Loss to Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

Chennai, April 4: In a thrilling encounter at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced off against t

Nine of family killed as car falls into well in Nashik district

The victims were heading home after attending a function at a banquet hall in the area when their car fell into a well near the venue

Book Review| Punjab to America: Saga of a 60s Housewife

Simply and well told, its a tale of people who survive the loss of their culture, who live without belonging

Shashi Tharoor's Convoy Blocked, Security Staffer Assaulted In Kerala

The convoy was stopped near Thiruvalli Chellithodu bridge while Shashi Tharoor was travelling to an election campaign event in Wandoor.

Those hit by 'kissing disease' are 3 times more likely to develop multiple sclerosis

Devotees Flock to Mahakal Temple for Divine Darshan on Vaishakh Krishna Paksha

Ujjain, April 4: The world-renowned Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple witnessed a massive influx of devotees during the Bhasma Aarti on Saturday morning.

Assembly Elections LIVE: Trinamool seeks removal of Bhabanipur RO, alleges proximity with BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

Yesterday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed AIMIM and ISF for the gherao of judicial officers in Malda district and accused the

Man Praises Delhi Police For Acting Within Minutes On Late-Night Noise Complaint

Responding to the praise, the Delhi Police shared a message from their official X handle.

Delhi weather today: Yellow alert issued as rain, thunderstorms likely; AQI remains in poor category

Delhi experienced relief from heat with Friday night rain. However, the India Meteorological Department warns of worsening weather on Saturday. T

Major Changes in U.S. Budget Proposal: Cuts to Domestic Spending and Historic Increase in Defense Funding

Washington, April 4: President Donald Trumps proposed budget for the fiscal year 2027 reveals significant cuts to domestic programs. The budget o

Fire At ONGC's Mumbai High Offshore Oil Field, 10 Injured

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Ten personnel sustained minor injuries after a fire broke out on the SHP Platform of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Li

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Strait of Hormuz chokehold soon, sources say

US intelligence reports suggest Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon. Iran uses its control of the vital oil route as leverage against

Iran Rejects US Proposal for 48-Hour Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions

Tehran, April 4: Iran has officially rejected the United States proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire. This information was reported by Irans semi-off

Pak Reduces Petrol Prices, Announces Free Public Transport Amid Energy Crisis

Shehbaz Sharif's announcement came after street protests and long queues at fuel stations triggered by a late-night decision to impose a 42.7-per

Artemis II mission: NASA shares first images of Earth by astronauts aboard

Trump Proposes Record $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget for 2027

Washington, April 4: President Donald Trump has proposed a record $1.5 trillion defense budget for the fiscal year 2027, marking a 44% increase.

Kim Kardashian to Produce Reality Series 'Team Moms'

'Team Moms' is produced by 'Love Island USA' house ITV America, Kim Kardashian Productions and Paramount Sports Entertainment

Shreyas Iyer Breaches Code of Conduct Again, Entire PBKS Team Reprimanded

The entire Punjab Kings team was penalised by the IPL Governing Council for Code of Conduct breach against the Chennai Super Kings, with Shreyas

Israel says striking Hezbollah sites in Beirut after destroying bridge

A journalist heard two loud explosions in the capital within half an hour and saw smoke billowing from one of them

Trump declines to specify US response if missing airman is harmed in Iran, says 'we hope that's not going to happen'

Israel-Iran war: A US airman ejected over Iran is missing, and President Trump has not detailed the US response if the airman is harmed. Iran cla

India and US Successfully Conclude 20-Day Anti-Submarine Exercise in Guam

Washington, April 4: India and the United States, along with their allied nations, have successfully completed a 20-day anti-submarine warfare ex

IPL 2026: PBKS Skipper Iyer Hails Prabhsimran-Priyansh Following Win Over CSK

lyer also expressed happiness that in the course of these two matches, their entire batting line-up has had some time out there in the middle.

Telangana Seeks Approval for 3 Ropeway Projects to Boost Pilgrimage, Tourism

The execution of the ropeway projects is carried out by National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) in partnership with the State and

Hide, Find Water: Ex-US Airmen On Avoiding Capture In Enemy Territory

As American forces race against time and Iran's military to locate an aviator reportedly shot down Friday, a former Air Force pilot and a rescuer

Bengal polls: TMC seeks removal of Bhabanipur RO, alleges proximity with BJP's Suvendu

According to the complaint, the RO had earlier served as block development officer in Nandigram-II, where his proximity to Mr. Adhikari was alleg

Tragic Accident in Nashik Claims Lives of Nine Family Members

Nashik, April 4: A devastating accident occurred in Nashik, Maharashtra, on Friday night. Around 10 PM, a car plunged into a roadside well in the

3,500 In Iran, 19 In Israel, 13 In US: The Deaths In Six Weeks Of Middle East War

The war in the Middle East began when the US and Israel struck Iran on February 28.

Pakistan cuts petrol prices by 80 rupees per litre amid Israel-Iran war

Pakistan will reduce petrol prices by 80 rupees per liter to 378 rupees. This cut comes from the government's petroleum levy. The decision follow

Priyansh Aryas Explosive Performance Leads Punjab Kings to Victory Over CSK

Chennai, April 4: In an electrifying match on Friday evening, the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced off against Punjab Kings, w

Tamil Nadu-Born Rini Sampath 1st South Asian In Washington DC Mayoral Race

Washington, April 4 (IANS) Rini Sampath, a Tamil Nadu-born candidate, has become the first South Asian person to secure a place on the ballot for

Mumbai weather update: Light rain, IMD storm alert, pollution trend raises concern

Mumbai experienced light rain as the India Meteorological Department issued warnings for active weather across India. Western disturbances are ex

Iran Says No to Islamabad's Attempt to Play Peace Broker

Pakistan had staked its diplomatic heft by pitching itself as a mediator claiming to have been behind messaging to both the Iranian and US sides

Trump Administration Proposes Major Cuts to International Programs in New Budget Plan

Washington, April 4: The Trump administration is set to implement significant changes to U.S. diplomacy and foreign aid in its upcoming budget pr

Prime Minister Modi to Address Election Rally in Kerala

New Delhi, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kerala on Saturday as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) campaign fo

Trump Signs Executive Order to Reform College Sports in the U.S.

Washington, April 4: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at bringing order, fairness, and stability to college sports. He

Pakistan to repay USD 2 billion loan to UAE on its demand: Report

Pakistan will return two billion US dollars to the United Arab Emirates by the end of this month. The UAE had provided the funds to support Pakis

Pune weather news: Rain to retreat soon, bigger temperature shift ahead

Rainfall in Pune will decrease from Saturday. Dry weather is expected from Sunday. Maximum temperatures will gradually rise by 2-3C between April

Indian-American Rini Sampath Makes History in Washington DC Mayoral Race

Washington, April 4: Rini Sampath, born in Tamil Nadu, has become the first South Asian to secure a spot in the Washington DC mayoral election. T

We're in war: Trump says downing of US military jet will not affect Iran talks

America's President Donald Trump says a downed US military plane will not halt Iran talks. Iran claims it shot down a US A-10 aircraft near the S

HC permits private colleges to collect fees from students under fee reimbursement scheme

Describing the order as an interim measure, the judge made it clear that the private colleges should refund the tuition fees to the respective st

Regime Change To Can Anyone Find Our Pilots? Iran's Ghalibaf Mocks Trump

Iran claims to have shot down two US military aircraft- the F-15 and the A-10 - and hit two Black Hawk helicopters in a day.

Iran Warns of Crushing Strikes on US Assets, Regional Host Nations

The warning specifically extended to the infrastructure of nations that continue to host US military bases, marking a sharp escalation in regiona

U.S. Fighter Jets Downed Over Iran; Rescue Operations Underway

Washington, April 4: A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, prompting a rescue operation. One crew member was successfully

Pope Leo XIV carries cross through all 14 stations on Good Friday, first in decades

Tamil Nadu Man Shot Dead By Son-In-Law Over Child's Custody Amid Divorce

A senior police officer told NDTV that the couple has two children - a son and a daughter - and the dispute centred around the custody of the boy

WHO warns about attacks on Iran health facilities, regional threat

The WHO cited 116 verified attacks on healthcare in the countries concerned and reported that he escalating crisis is sharply increasing the ris

F-15, A-10, Black Hawks: US Aircraft Hit By Iran, 2 Pilots Rescued, 1 Missing

It was the first time an American aircraft was downed in the Iran war, which broke out when the US and Israel attacked Tehran on February 28.

Para-athlete Komal Tyagi sprinting ahead; The economics of domestic labour

By 2024, Komal was close to walking away from the sport entirely. The training centre provided a ground, a coach, and accommodation, but there wa

Lifestyle, community, veganpreneurs: The story of Namu Kinis Vegan Market

In this photo essay, we feature exhibition highlights and founder insights from this innovative market for the vegan ecosystem.

Sharma diverges from Congress line on West Asia, hails governments diplomacy

Honey Singh's Concert in Pune Postponed Due to Bad Weather, Check Out New Date

Honey Singh is currently on a concert spree, with his previous shows held in Mumbai and Delhi.

Up to 75 women expected to benefit from Bank of America settlement in Epstein sex abuse, say lawyers

Lawyers for women abused by Epstein had sued the bank, saying it ignored suspicious financial transactions involving Epstein that occurred while

Canada grocery prices climb 5.7 percent in February, led by sharp meat and poultry spikes as costs outpace inflation

Grocery prices in Canada saw a sharp increase of 5.7 percent in February. This rise was mainly due to higher costs for meat and poultry. Beef and

View: Rupee at 100 will be a harsh check on Indias ambitions

Rupee fall: In a serious twist, India's currency is on a steep decline, echoing previous economic upheavals. A mix of global influences and local

Eight killed as 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan and Pakistan late Friday. At least eight people died in Afghanistan when a house collapsed. The qua

Yuvraj Singh Disagrees With Father Yograj Over Big 'Arjun Tendulkar' Remark

Reflecting on mentoring Arjun, Yuvraj Singh described it as a full-circle moment, saying that he is happy to pass on the learnings he got from hi

Downed Jets Raise New Perils for Trump as Iran Hunts Missing US Pilot

The incidents show the risks still faced by U.S. and Israeli aircraft over Iran despite assertions from Trump and Pete Hegseth that their forces

IPL 2026: CSK skipper Ruturaj says sometimes we just didn't execute at the right time

Indian Premier League CSK vs PBKS: Chennai Super Kings lost to Punjab Kings by five wickets. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad cited bowling as the reason

Man Celebrates House Help's Birthday After Finding Her Crying In Kitchen, Wins Hearts Online

The clip, posted by a user named Kritartha, captures a heartfelt moment that has resonated widely online.

'Evil and wickedness will not prevail': Trump's Easter message to faithful amid West Asia conflict

2nd man arrested in drive-by shooting in Brooklyn that killed 7-month-old girl

Police have arrested a second suspect in the tragic stray-bullet killing of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn. Matthew Rodriguez, 18, was apprehende

Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill

The Trump administration is merging two agencies that were split after the 2010 Gulf oil spill. This move aims to boost efficiency and expedite p

China Pushes Iran War Diplomacy, US Stays Uninterested

China has been working tirelessly for peace since the outbreak of the war, said Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington

Jan Vishwas Bill: Commerce Ministry wants departments to consider withdrawing cases involving minor offences

Piyush Goyal said as per estimates, there are five crore pending court cases relating to minor offences, majority of which should have never gone

Isreal-Iran war: Three tankers, including one Japanese-owned, cross Strait of Hormuz near Oman

Iran-Israel war: Three tankers, one co-owned by a Japanese firm, have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz by sailing close to Oman's coast.

Donald Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating college sports

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order impacting college sports. The order sets a five-year eligibility limit for student athlet

LIVE: Trump Says Downing of US Jet Wont Affect Iran Talks

These remarks represent the leader's first public response to the loss of an American plane during the hostilities,

Your Friends and Neighbors season 2 released today on Apple TV: Inside the lavish homes of Westmont Village and character secrets

Friends and Neighbors season 2: Westmont Village's opulent homes in 'Your Friends and Neighbors' Season 2, premiering April 3, reveal character d

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran hunts crew member of crashed U.S. jet after one reported rescued

President Donald Trump has been briefed about the downing of a U.S. warplane in Iran that has triggered a major search and rescue operation for t

Trump Proposes Record USD 1.5 Trillion Defence Budget Amid Iran War

The presidents annual budget is considered a reflection of the administrations values and does not carry the force of law

White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees

President Donald Trump has signed an emergency order. This order will compensate all Department of Homeland Security employees for pay and benefi

Quote of the day by Selena Gomez: 'All the people who knock me down, only...' Life lessons on happiness, success and love by popular American actor and singer

Quote of the day by Selena Gomez motivates individuals to turn criticism into inspiration. Her words highlight resilience, self-confidence, and p

Iran's parliament speaker hints at targeting Bab el-Mandeb Strait; suggests expansion of maritime blockade beyond Hormuz

Israel-Iran war: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf suggested expanding maritime blockades from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab

Special session a violation of election code, claims Congress

The Congress party has criticized the BJP's recently announced 'special session', accusing it of violating campaign regulations, particularly reg

Israel-Iran war: Tehran hunts crew of crashed US jet F-15 and A-10, one reported rescued

Iranian and American forces are in a race to recover the crew of a US F-15 fighter jet. Iran claims it shot down the aircraft. The war, which beg

Quote of the day by Richard Bach: 'In order to live free and happily you must...' inspiring lessons on life, happiness and freedom by author of bestselling philosophical novella Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Bridge Across Forever

Quote of the day by Richard Bach: Richard Bach, famed for Jonathan Livingston Seagull, emphasizes that true happiness and freedom demand sacrific

Indias third home-grown N-sub commissioned; Rajnath also launches stealth frigate, large cavitation tunnel facility at Vizag

India's naval strength significantly bolstered with the commissioning of INS Aridhaman, its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile su

HAL imposes contractual penalties on GE for Tejas engine delivery delay; PSU chief says Russia made presentation on Su-57 jet

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited anticipates receiving 20 F404 engines from General Electric by December, with a sixth for the Tejas Mark 1A expecte

K. Annamalals roadshow energises NDA campaign in Kannur

The event drew enthusiastic crowds, reflecting heightened campaign momentum in the constituency

Vigyanotsav 2026 culminates at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University

Excelsior Correspondent MEERUT, Apr 3: The event Vigyanotsav 2026 culminated in a spectacular display of art and culture at Swami Vivekanand Subh

Sakeena dedicates 1.5 Tesla MRI facility to public at GMC Anantnag

Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, Apr 3: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo dedicated the stat

CEO North, State Business Head Reliance Jio call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Apr 3: Kapil Ahuja, CEO, North, Reliance Jio and Shehzan Hameed, State Business Head, Reliance Jio, J&K met Lieute

Hormuz to Home: Shaping Indias Future

Col Shiv Choudhary (Retd) shivchoudhary2@gmail.com Self-reliance in a geopolitically, militarily and technologically charged era in run up to a s

Millet recipes developed with Indian technology served by international food chains: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent MYSURU, Apr 3 : Indias millet push received a dual institutional boost today as the Centre moved to scale both technology

Law is not merely profession, it requires unwavering discipline: Justice Nargal

Delivers deeply reflective, inspiring address to law students Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: Delivering a deeply reflective and inspiring

The Chosen Season 6 release date revealed: Prime Video premiere and theatrical finale explained here's everything fans need to know

The Chosen Season 6 Prime Video: Fans of 'The Chosen' can anticipate Season 6's arrival on Prime Video starting November 15, 2026. The new season

St. Peters Catholic Church marks Good Friday with prayerful procession

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: St. Peters Catholic Church, Prem Nagar, marked Good Friday today with a solemn and evocative procession com

Gautam Adani Sets Ambitious Goal for Adani Ports to Handle 1 Billion Tons of Cargo by 2030

Ahmedabad, April 4: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, announced an ambitious target for Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) to handle 1 billion

Rana lays foundation for Tawi embankment works

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 3: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, today laid the