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LIVE | Starmer breaks silence after Trump's explosive warning to UK over Iran war snub

UK PM Keir Starmer says this is not our war, calls for de-escalation in Iran war

Britain will not join the conflict involving Iran. Keir Starmer stated the nation's focus is on diplomacy to reduce tensions. Efforts are underwa

Indias Data Center Capacity Expected to Surge by 30% by 2026: Report

Mumbai, April 1: Indias data center capacity is projected to grow by 30% annually by 2026, driven by strong demand and sustained investor interes

FCRA amendment sparks row, Opposition flags minority rights concerns

New Delhi: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, saw a sharp political divide on Wednesday, April 1, with the BJP defending

Prime Minister Modi Criticizes Congress for Neglecting Assams Identity and Security

Bishwanath, April 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam on Wednesday as part of his election campaign. During a large rally in Bishwanath

Indian Consulate in Dubai offers walk-in NRI certificates for Class 12 students

Dubai: The Consulate General of India in Dubai has announced a one-time walk-in facility for Class 12 students seeking NRI certificates, easing t

I'm really proud: Victor Glover first Black astronaut candidate reflects on historic Moon mission

Glover is a 49-year-old veteran astronaut set to become the first Black person and first person of color to embark on a lunar voyage

Rs 80 lakh package, US house and a secret marriage: Bengaluru engineer found dead at apartment, techie wife jumps from 18th floor 20 minutes later

A techie in Bengaluru was found dead at their apartment, and just 20 minutes later, his wife, also an IT employee, jumped from the 18th floor and

Israeli Defence firm supplies first batch of light machine guns to India

The delivery was carried out by PLR Systems, a joint venture between IWI and Adani Group, the first private company in India to manufacture small

Iran Crude To Return? Tanker Carrying 600,000 Barrels Signals Gujarat Port

India's crude oil purchase from Iran comes on the back of the US offering a 30-day waiver (which expires April 19 and covers pre-loaded cargo onl

Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Kejriwal in Liquor Policy Case

New Delhi, April 1: Legal proceedings have intensified in the money laundering case linked to Delhis liquor policy. The Delhi High Court has issu

Revolutionary Guard takes over Irans government, blocks Presidents authority

Iran's presidency faces a political deadlock. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is reportedly controlling key state functions. President Peze

Actor Sachin Khedekar makes a theatre debut in Hyderabad with the Marathi play Bhumika

The play also marks the versatile actors return to stage after 21 years

Residents association moves Madras High Court against traffic problem in MRC Nagar

Says, parking of motor vehicles on both sides of the narrow roads all day long prevents the free movement of even ambulances

Bengaluru man orders food worth Rs 1,18,973. From 200 biryanis per min to 222 sabudana khichdis, Swiggy reveals what India ate this March

Swiggy's March 2026 data reveals significant consumer trends. Major festivals like Holi, Navratri, and Eid saw huge order volumes. Biryani was a

Eighth Pay Commission to Meet Government Employees on Key Issues

New Delhi, April 1: The Eighth Pay Commission is set to meet with government employees and wage earners soon to discuss key issues related to the

Several oil tankers catch fire in Jammu, 2 gutted

Wine shops, bars to remain closed in Cyberabad for Hanuman Jayanti

Hyderabad: In view of Hanuman Jayanti, the Cyberabad police have ordered the closure of wine shops, toddy shops, and bars attached to restaurants

Kerala elections: Fresh row in Guruvayur as BJP candidate B. Gopalakrishnan faces backlash over flex board on past MLAs

Move viewed as reinforcing B. Gopalakrishnans controversial Hindu MLA remark as the display is widely seen as an attempt to foreground community

Government tightens oversight of GLP-1 drugs, flags risks amid rising demand; key details

The Centre has issued a detailed advisory on GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, emphasizing their use for type 2 diabetes and obesity must be strictly

Trump strongly considering pulling US out of NATO, labels alliance a paper tiger

President Donald Trump is contemplating a US exit from NATO. This comes after NATO allies declined to join the ongoing conflict with Iran. Trump

Trumps flip-flops on Iran war leave Americans confused

Washington: From seeking help from NATO allies in the Iran war to declaring he does not need them, and from threatening to destroy Tehrans energy

19% of Assams 85 plus voters opt for home voting

Over 26,000 elderly and PwD voters approved for home voting ahead of Assam Assembly polling

Remembering Indias Historic World Cup Victory on April 2nd

New Delhi, April 1: April 2 holds a special place in Indian cricket history. On this day in 2011, under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, Team India cli

Arjun Tendulkar's Blunt Reply On Lack Of Opportunities At Mumbai Indians

Arjun Tendulkar stayed at the Mumbai Indians from 2021 to 2025 but only featured in 5 matches over this period.

Ranjith arrest: Kerala CM says unaware of details, terms action satisfactory

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said he is not fully aware of allegations against director Ranjith, who was arrested in an alleged sexual assault case

US pullback may trigger more volatile regional phase in Iran crisis: Report

The Ask Private Wealth briefing cautions that markets may misread such a move as de-escalation

No prior permission needed for religious meetings at home: Chhattisgarh HC

Raipur: No prior permission is required to organisereligious prayer meetings at homes, provided no law is violated, the Chhattisgarh High Court r

President Murmu Pays Tribute to Shivakumar Swamiji, Celebrating His Legacy

Tumakuru, April 1: President Droupadi Murmu attended the 119th birth anniversary celebration of Dr. Shivakumar Swamiji at the Sri Siddaganga Mutt

Singing talent hunt for visually impaired youth to be held in Hyderabad

Nine participants take the stage in a first-of-its-kind music competition organised by Youth4Jobs

Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 release date, spoilers, episode count and titles: Cast, characters, production changes and filming schedule

Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 release date, spoilers, episode count and titles are now confirmed for the live-action adaptation of Avatar:

Hakkim Shajahan interview: I try to give my best to the roles that come my way

Reflecting on his journey, the actor talks about his work in the Malayalam web-series, Roslin, and his upcoming projects, including Jailer 2

Mamata Banerjees Trust Issues with West Bengal Voters, Claims Bihar Minister

Patna, April 1: Bihars Health Minister, Mangal Pandey, launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday. He sta

Tovino Thomas exits Prashanth Neel-Jr NTR movie

Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas is stepping away from the Prashanth Neel-Jr NTR movie due to scheduling issues

PM Mudra Scheme Approves Over 52.37 Crore Loans, Women Entrepreneurs and SC/ST Beneficiaries Lead

New Delhi, April 1: Since its launch in April 2015, the Prime Minister Mudra Scheme (PMMY) has approved over 52.37 crore loans, distributing a to

How connotative words shape meaning in communication

The power of choice is true and tremendous. And that also includes ones choice of words!

'Month ahead may not be easy': Australia PM Albanese warns of possible economic impact from Iran war

CAPF Bill 2026 explained: What is the controversy & why are officers protesting? IPS quota, SC ruling and all you need to know

CAPF Bill 2026 Explained: A new Bill seeks to reserve top leadership roles in CAPFs for IPS officers. This move follows a Supreme Court ruling th

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi flags off 250 electric, CNG vehicles; reinforces 'clean, smart, green' vision for Lucknow

In a post on X, the chief minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of 'Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions', crediting

Dedicated rare earth corridors will reduce import dependence: Govt

India is establishing dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to reduce import dependence and boost dome

Watch: How Laughter Stopped An Armed Robbery In Spain

Despite the man brandishing a machete and a firearm, the waiters remained cheerfully unbothered throughout.

PSEB Class 5, 8 Result 2026 LIVE: Expected Date, How To Check, Latest Updates

Punjab Class 8 Result 2026 LIVE Updates: The Punjab Board Class 8 examinations were held from February 17 to February 27, 2026, in pen-and-paper

Forgot Your Charger? Blinkit Now Delivers Inside Mumbai Airport

Blinkit delivers essential items within minutes inside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's Terminal 2 via app-based service.

India hikes jet fuel, commercial LPG; here are key updates on fuel price changes from April 1

AI May Be Guessing X-Ray Results, Not Reading Them: Study

GPT-5, Gemini 3 Pro and Claude Opus 4.5 may not truly understand images, despite appearing to perform well on vision-based tasks.

Rebel Ranis gives a new voice to women from the epics

The Delhibased Keelaka Dance Companys new production blends the old and the new through movements, music and characters.

Do or die for Congress: V D Satheeshan on toppling LDF and mission 2026

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition V D Satheeshan speaks to The Hindu in an indepth interview ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, c

The Practical AI PC Revolution: Why Indian SMBs Are Scaling with Windows 11 Pro, Copilot+ PCs, and Intel Core Ultra Processors

The 4-Hour Revolution: Coding the Cultural DNA of Maharashtras Governance

V. Radha, IAS Additional Chief Secretary (Services), Government of Maharashtra

Canadas best April Fools Day pranks: 5 most hilarious hoaxes Canadians almost believed

Canada's April Fools' Day tradition sees cities and brands embrace elaborate, straight-faced comedy. From the Calgary Zoo's 'House Hippo' to West

Kerala Assembly polls: Pinarayi Vijayan slams Congress-BJP nexus over G. Sudhakarans rebel bid in Ambalappuzha

Kerala CM casts G. Sudhakarans candidature as UDF-backed Independent in Ambalappuzha as a stark example of the convergence of Congress and BJPs t

Bihar woman dies by suicide after mob lynches husband in public view

Patna: A Muslim woman allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday, March 31, in Bihars Rohtas district by consuming poison along with her two minor chil

Oracle Layoffs 2026: Here's what the early morning termination email read, severance packages, worst-hit departments and more

Oracle layoffs 2026: US-IT tech giant Oracle, chaired by billionaire Larry Ellison, has approximately fired 30,000 employees globally and around

NDA MPs Support FCRA Amendment Bill, Dismiss Opposition Claims as Baseless

New Delhi, April 1: Amid ongoing controversy in Parliament regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill of 2026, mem

Pak PM's Aide Photographed With Hafiz Saeed's Son Amid Terror Nexus Claims

The interaction points to a broader pattern of informal ties between Pakistan's ruling elite and individuals linked to extremist networks.

How one undisclosed campaign vehicle led to an election being set aside in Tamil Nadu

In 1991, while AIADMK candidate R. Puthunainar Athithan was celebrating his victory in the Chernamahadevi constituency, his rival P.H. Pandian fi

Corporate credit profile resilient in FY26 with higher rating upgrades: ICRA

Indian companies showed strong financial health in 2025-26. Rating upgrades outnumbered downgrades, indicating robust balance sheets and steady d

North Korea Hackers Suspected Of Attack On Widely Used Software Tool

The cyberattack on a technical tool called Axios, which has tens of millions of weekly downloads by developers, could have far-reaching implicati

Know why Ranbir Kapoor said no to Lord Ramas role first

Mumbai: Nitesh Tiwaris much-awaited film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, has been one of the most talked-about projects in rece

Central Minister Pemmashani Chandrashekhar Calls Amaravati Bill Historic in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 1: In a passionate speech during the Lok Sabha session on Wednesday, Central Minister Pemmashani Chandrashekhar discussed the bi

LS adjourned over FCRA Bill; Rijiju slams Congress for misleading Kerala voters ahead of elections

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Starts Tomorrow; NTA-Issued Exam-Day Guidelines For Candidates

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exams start April 2 with admit cards available on the NTA website for download.

Delhi HC issues notice to Kejriwal on ED plea against acquittal in summons matter under excise policy case

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Arvind Kejriwal regarding a plea by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED is challenging Kejriwal's acq

Opinion: Opinion | Why A 'Defeat' Is Now Essential For The Disoriented Left In Kerala

The Left losing its last bastion is a dreadful thought to Communists in general, but many of them deem it a necessary setback, one that will help

J&K Assembly Members Unite Over Issue Of Officers Absence; Speaker Flags Matter To CM

JAMMU, Apr 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday witnessed rare unanimity as members across parties frowned upon the absence of senior o

Oil Prices Drop Amid Easing Tensions in the Middle East

New Delhi, April 1: International crude oil prices saw a decline on Wednesday, slipping nearly 3 percent from their daily highs due to easing ten

Jet fuel prices more than double to 2.07 lakh/kl; commercial LPG hiked by 195

Jet fuel prices have crossed 2 lakh per kilolitre for the first time, while commercial LPG cylinders are up 195.5. In Delhi, the 19 kg LPG price

17,000 Ice Candies, Lassi Glasses Laced With Chemicals Seized In Hyderabad

The owner was manufacturing and supplying ice candies and lassi in dirty surroundings using chemicals and poor-quality ingredients

I Am Really Proud: First Black Astronaut Candidate Reflects On Moon Mission

Victor Glover is set to make history as the first Black astronaut on the Artemis 2 Moon mission that could take off as soon as Wednesday.

Deepika Singh Celebrates New Journey in Mangal-Desh Ki Beti

Mumbai, April 1: The Indian television industry is home to numerous shows that capture the hearts of viewers. One such show is Mangal Lakshmi, wh

Golden Toilet Near White House Mocks Trump's Return to Power

The statue created by an artistic group named Secret Handshake drew long lines of tourists and Trump opponents near the Lincoln Memorial on Tuesd

No More Cash At Toll Plazas From Today: NHAI Mandates 100% Digital Payments For All Users

Payments will be accepted only through FASTag or digital methods like UPI.

From Ballroom To Airport: Trump Pushes Self-Promotion To Mark His Legacy

Since becoming president, Donald Trump has replicated the formula that characterised his career as a businessman: promoting his name like a brand

Naidu Asserts Amaravati's Status as Sole Capital of State

Not even an inch of Amaravati can be moved. Amaravati is the only capital of Andhra Pradesh, said Naidu

Apple's 50-Year Journey From Garage To Tech Titan

iPhone maker Apple is now under pressure to show it can remain a technology powerhouse in the age of artificial intelligence.

MLAs Protest Absence of Bureaucrats During Question Hour in Assembly

JAMMU, Apr 1: Legislators cutting across party lines on Wednesday protested in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly over the absence of bur

TMC MPs Raise Concerns Over Election Irregularities, Accuse Commission of BJP Collusion

New Delhi, April 1: In the lead-up to the West Bengal assembly elections, MPs from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have accused the Election Commiss

Bengaluru Man Accuses Wife Of Sexual Torture, Forcing Intimate Act With Friend

The man claimed his wife subjected him to repeated sexual torture, sent him obscene videos, and pressured him to replicate such acts.

Cyberabad Police Orders Closure of Wine Shops, Bars for Hanuman Jayanthi

Bars in star hotels and registered clubs in Cyberabad were excluded from closure orders: Police

Unpredictable three-way fight heads for a photo finish in Thrissur

Thrissur heads for a tight three-cornered fight between Padmaja Venugopal (NDA), Rajan Pallan (UDF), and Alankode Leelakrishnan (LDF). After Sure

Karnataka Drafts Policy To Tackle Digital Addiction Among Schoolchildren

The policy proposes a structured, school-based approach focused on prevention, early identification, and management of digital overuse.

Goa nightclub fire: Court grants bail to Luthra brothers in blaze that killed 25

The case of Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra continues to capture attention as the brothers implicated in a nightclub fire case have been granted bail,

PM Modi accuses Congress of backing infiltrators, vows to protect Assams identity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of planning to enact a law protecting infiltrators in Assam. He stated the BJP will not allow t

Rs 20 Payment, File Download: How Mumbai Judge Lost Rs 93,000 To Fake App Scam

The Mumbai city court judge noticed an issue with his phone's screen on March 30, leading him to contact a number listed online as customer care

IRGC threatens to annihilate regional offices of 18 US tech giants over alleged espionage

Apple, Google, Microsoft, Tesla among companies accused of aiding US-Israeli terror operations

Hyderabad sees highest property tax collection in 2025-26

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has achieved its highest-ever property tax collection of Rs 2,501.25 crore in the f

NowPurchase secures Rs 80 Cr in funding led by Bajaj Finserv

NowPurchase has raised funds to expand scrap recycling, branded products and its AI platform MetalCloud for digitising and optimising metal manuf

Mithun Chakraborty Critiques Mamata Banerjee Over Dhurandhar 2 Controversy

Kolkata, April 1: Renowned director Aditya Dhars film Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge is performing exceptionally well at the box office. However, some

HC Issues Notice To Kejriwal On ED Plea Against Acquittal In Summons Cases

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought former chief minister Arvind Kejriwals stand on a plea by the ED challenging his acqui

Disproportionate assets case against A. Raja: Madras High Court seeks CBIs response

Justice A.D. Jagadish Chandira orders notice to the agency on the former Union Ministers plea to submit certain documents before the special cour