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Odisha Government Intensifies Preparations for 2027 Census, Halts Employee Transfers

Bhubaneswar, April 3: The Odisha government has taken significant steps to ensure the successful completion of the 2027 census. It has directed a

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Finnish President Emphasizes Diplomacy in Talks with Irans President

Kathmandu, April 2: Finnish President Alexander Stubb highlighted the importance of diplomacy amid rising global tensions following significant d

Private hospital sets stage for yet another wedding

Tripura CM Manik Saha Accuses Tipra Motha Party of Misleading the Public

Agartala, April 2: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha criticized the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) on Thursday, accusing it of misleading the public wit

IPL 2026: Rizvi grabs the opportunity to bat at No. 4

At the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on April 2, 2026, with chaos roiling around him, 22-year-old Sameer Rizvi came of age with an unbeaten 70

NIA Files Charges Against Two Accused in YouTuber Roger Sandhu Grenade Attack Case

New Delhi, April 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against two individuals in connection with the grenade attack on Yo

Lokayukta police arrest GBA officials in bribery

Major Administrative Reshuffle in Maharashtra: 25 IAS Officers Transferred

Mumbai, April 2: The Maharashtra government executed a significant administrative reshuffle on Thursday, transferring 25 IAS officers. According

Trump Administration Shake-Up: Pam Bondi Departs, Todd Blanch Takes Over as Acting Attorney General

New Delhi, April 2: President Donald Trump praised Attorney General Pam Bondi, calling her a great patriot and loyal ally. He announced that Bond

ECI asks NIA to probe Malda violence

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to hand over the probe either to CBI or NIA

Rahul Gandhi urges Modi to withdraw cases against Dalit, Adivasi youth booked after 2018 protests

The Opposition leader says the protests were triggered by a judicial pronouncement that diluted provisions of the law meant to protect Dalits and

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Dev Sai Celebrates Hanuman Jayanti at Narmada Kund Temple

Raipur, April 2: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai participated in the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations at the Narmada Kund Temple in Raipur

Aditya routs Alhawsaw to make 65kg quarterfinals

Aditya will face Uzbekistans Abdulloh Madaminov in the last-eight stage.

Engagements in Hyderabad on Friday, April 3, 2026

Workshop on how to overcome fear, anxiety and tension Time: 6 pm; Venue: Sri Ramakrishna Math

Chhattisgarh HC Convicts Amit Jogi Involved In NCP leader Ram Avatar Jaggi's Murder

Orders to surrender within 3 weeks

Competence, not just seniority will define future leadership: Cabinet Secretary

During Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah, a national learning initiative, aimed at strengthening the capabilities of public servants, he remarks that whil

IPL 2026: Mitchell Santner Joins Mumbai Indians' Squad Ahead of Clash Against Delhi Capitals

The five-time winners Mumbai Indians will take on the Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon

Amaravati Celebrations Sweep Nellore District

Celebrations were also held in educational institutions, where students cut cakes to mark the occasion. Women participated by decorating their ho

Trumps Speech: Old Wine in New Bottles, Says Former Diplomat

New Delhi, April 2: Former diplomat Mahesh Kumar Sachdev has described U.S. President Donald Trumps recent speech as old wine in new bottles. Thi

GBA floats tender to set up Guarantee Seva Kendras to bring civic services under one roof

Salleshwaram Jatara to Conclude on Friday as Nearly Two Lakh Devotees Thronged Jungles

The shrine of Lord Lingamayya, worshipped by the Chenchu tribes, is situated beneath a waterfall, drawing pilgrims for both religious significanc

GBA proposes to increase permissible deviation limit in building constructions from 5% to 15%

IPL 2026: SRH Beat KKR By 65 Runs, Register First Win of The Season

KKR folded for 161 in 16 overs with Angkrish Raghuvanshi top-scoring with a 29-ball 52

Allegations of Power Abuse in Madhya Pradesh: Congress Leader Umang Singhar Speaks Out

Bhopal, April 2: In a recent statement, Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar has criticized the Madhya Pradesh government for t

ECI Appoints Rathore As Tamil Nadu DGP

An official communication from the ECI said that the officers posted out of their positions should not be assigned any election related work till

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Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen announces international retirement

It is with a proud heart and a profound sense of gratitude that I announce my retirement from international cricket, van der Dussen said in a sta

NIA charges two including Pakistani gangster in grenade attack case

The grenade attack on YouTuber Roger Sandhus house in Jalandhar was carried out in the early hours of March 16, 2025

India's Trade Pact With US is Best Compared To Its Competitor Nations: Piyush

India eyeing preferential market access for its products in US

District Magistrate Leads Key Meeting on Transparent Gas Cylinder Supply

Noida, April 2: A significant meeting was held under the leadership of the District Magistrate at the NIC auditorium in Noida, aimed at streamlin

'We have delays': HAL Chief on delays caused in Indian projects due to Israel's ongoing wars

Delays are impacting software for India's Tejas fighter jet. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Chief Managing Director DK Sunil confirmed this. The

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Supreme Court asks Centre if boarded-out cadets qualify as ex-military personnel for quota benefits

A Bench headed by Justice B.V. Nagarathna pointed out that a majority of the boarded-out candidates were below the age of 30, and would need empl

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Claims, counter-claims of development rule election campaign in Muvattupuzha

LDFs N. Arun and NDAs Sunny Kaduthazhe aim to wrest the seat from UDFs Mathew Kuzhalnadan, who is seeking a re-election in the Muvattupuzha Assem

Trump Fires Key Aide Who Was In Charge Of Epstein Files Disclosure

Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, Who Has Been Under Fire Over Handling Of Epstein Files

Naidu Clears Rs 7,358 Crore Dues to Employees and Retirees

AP govt begins phased payments of PF, gratuity and leave encashment

Rowing experts meet SAAP MD, propose to set up four centres in State

Sarbananda Sonowal Criticizes Congress for Divisive Politics in Assam

Guwahati, April 2: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched a sharp attack on Congress, stating that the lar

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Anti-incumbency against LDF government most decisive factor in polls, says Karassery

Social critic and author M.N. Karassery is of the view that the electorate in Kerala has many reasons to vote against the Left Democratic Front (

Defence exports hit a record 38,424 crore in FY26, surge 63% year-on-year

The milestone reflects strong contributions from both public and private players, with DPSUs accounting for 54.84% of the exports and the private

Follow seasonal guidelines to protect cattle health: Animal Husbandry Director to farmers

Manufacturing Sector At 4-yr Low Growth Pace In March

As per the survey, the seasonally adjusted HSBC India manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell from 56.9 in February to 53.9 in March,

APSACS tops in controlling HIV cases: Minister

AGICL invites bids for Atal Bihari Vajpayee Smruthi Vanam in Amaravati

Pakistan says onus on Afghanistan to end hostilities

The neighbours and one-time allies have been locked in an escalating conflict over claims from Islamabad that Afghanistan is harbouring militants

Manipur Chief Minister Reviews Security Situation with Governor

New Delhi, April 2: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla shortly after returning from New Delhi on T

Which US interests being served by Trumps war?: Iranian Prez asks in open letter to Americans

Himanta Sarma Slams 'Gen-Z' Candidate Kunki Chowdhury's Party Over Mother's Insta Post

Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that she had posted photos of consuming beef on Instagram and made a remark that, according to him, challenged Sanata

Arrears Missing As Jagtial Tax Collections Dip

Data shows that against a total demand of Rs 14.01 crore across 27,821 assessments, the municipality collected Rs 7.36 crore, or 54 per cent, dow

Jasmine Sandlas Reflects on Her Journey Amidst Dhurandhar: The Revenge Success

Mumbai, April 2: The film Dhurandhar: The Revenge is breaking box office records. Not only is the storyline captivating, but the films songs are

APPCB chief inspects Vizag industries for compliance

Chicken Sellers Reopen, Seek Margin Hike to Rs 30

Retailers resume business as traders assure talks on pricing issues

Anaemia remains a serious challenge in womens health

'NATO is the last thing we needed: Trump RIPS European allies over FAILING Iran war loyalty test

Trump fires Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump had also reportedly grown frustrated that Ms. Bondi was not moving quickly enough to prosecute critics and adversarie

From files to algorithms, experts discuss digital governance at summit

Session brings together voices from governance, law and technology to unpack a rapidly shifting landscape where Artificial Intelligence is changi

Omar Abdullah Calls for Transparent Probe Into Ganderbal Encounter Killing

The Indian Army had announced on Wednesday that a local militant was killed during an overnight encounter that followed a cordon-and-search opera

Trump to fire Cabinet members Left, Right and Center? DC on edge - who are on the list?

Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly pleaded with President Trump not to fire her during a dramatic White House meeting after he accused her of

Is Tiger Woods planning to leave the US after DUI arrest? Here are Vanessa Trump's conditions

Vanessa Trump's conditions: Tiger Woods is preparing to seek treatment after the DUI arrest, with reports suggesting he may leave the United Stat

Andhra Pradesh Grants Legal Status to Amaravati as Permanent Capital, Celebrations with Farmers

Mumbai, April 2: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu celebrated with farmers in Amaravati on Thursday. This celebration followed t

OMCs Incurring Losses Due to West Asia Conflict

Govt says firms face under-recoveries amid rising global oil prices

APgenco Hits New High As RTPP Sets Record Output

RTPP generated an impressive 1,643 MW against its installed capacity of 1,650 MW on Wednesday. The plant also recorded a remarkable Plant Load Fa

Massive Turnout for Hanuman Jayanti at Kondagattu

Officials said over two lakh devotees are expected during the three-day celebrations.

Wolves Appear To Have Vanished Even From Rayalaseema In AP

The department had carried out intense surveillance and deployed special teams in select forest zones. But there has been no trace of the elusive

India should lead Global South to de-escalate West Asia crisis, says Anand Sharma

Indian diplomatic handling of the crisis has been mature and skilful, avoiding potential minefields, says the Congress leader

Women-Led Banking Points Expand Financial Access In Rural India

Women agents often inspire greater trust, particularly among female customers who may be more comfortable interacting with women service provider

Debate on Former PM KP Sharma Olis Arrest Dominates Nepals First Parliamentary Session

Kathmandu, April 2: The first session of Nepals federal parliament took place on March 5, following the parliamentary elections. A significant de

SCR Logs Record Passenger, Freight Performance

Freight performance reached a new high, with 147.871 million tonnes of originating freight handled during the year, compared to 144.142 million t

Sudden SNAP cuts leave thousands of migrants, refugees without food aid this week - what happened?

Synopsis - New SNAP rules have reduced food aid for many migrants and refugees. The changes started in California and Illinois and may affect tho

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Miyas will be game-changers in Assam election, says AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi

The AIMIM chief says backing the AIUDF is crucial for safeguarding the constitutional rights of communities affected by the politics of hatreds

Prehistoric Burial Sites Discovered in Mulugu District

Hundreds of such burial sites have been identified across the Eturnagaram agency area, including villages in Damaravai, Tadvai and Mangapet manda

Lyricist Fr. Justin Panakkal passes away

Finn Allen Sets Record with 24 Runs in a Single Over During IPL 2026

Kolkata, April 2: Finn Allen, the explosive opener for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), showcased his batting prowess on Thursday against Sunrisers H

Israel says Hezbollah chief to pay heavy price for Jewish holiday attacks

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katzs warning followed claims by Hezbollah that it had carried out a series of rocket attacks on northern Israel

SC calls Malda incident a calculated attempt to derail the electoral process in West Bengal

On April 2, 2026, the Supreme Court of India took serious note of an incident in which seven judicial officers, deployed in Kaliachak for SIR pro

Pak Gangster Among 2 Charged For Grenade Attack On Punjab YouTuber's House

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which took over the case from the Punjab Police last December, has named Shehzad as an absconder in the

Is mail delivered and are banks open on Good Friday 2026? Heres the complete guide to Good Friday 2026 (April 3): mail delivery, bank hours, stock market closures, and whats open or closed

Good Friday 2026 falls on April 3, and millions are asking, Is there mail on Good Friday and are banks open? The U.S. Postal Service will deliver

Congress promise ST status for six Assam communities

Adding to its five guarantees announced earlier, the party vows to form an Anti-Corruption Commission and Urban Flood Mitigation Plan, among a sl

Newborn Named Bharat in Traditional Hindu Ceremony by Seema Haider

Noida, April 2: Seema Haider, who moved from Pakistan to India, celebrated the naming ceremony of her newborn son in accordance with Hindu tradit

Easter Buns Fly Off Shelves in Ooty

S. Rizwan, proprietor of Aazam Bakery on Commercial Road here, said many Christians, local residents and even tourists buy hot cross buns during

Gold Futures Fall 4 pc to Rs1.47 Lakh as Dollar Rises on Trump Warning

Snapping a four-day winning streak, the yellow metal for the June delivery plunged Rs 6,004, or 3.91 per cent, to Rs 1,47,704 per 10 grams on the

BRS Councillor Son Kidnapped Ahead of Khanapur Vote

Deadlock in municipality deepens ahead of chairman election

Rail Wheel Factory in Yelahanka exceeds production targets across allcategories

Delhi pays tribute to K.P. Unnikrishnan

Friends, family and colleagues recall the former Union Minister as a principled socialist, a lifelong scholar and a politician admired across par

Sajjanar Warns of Strict Action Against Food Adulterators

The commissioner also assured the business representatives that those who conduct honest business will get full support from the police departmen

Delhi trying to place a new product on the shelf: TRB Rajaa on Vijay

Agarbatti and cotton for VFX! How Ramanand Sagar created Ramayan four decades back without computers for just Rs 7 cr

A new poster for India's most expensive film, 'Valmiki Ramayana,' has sparked comparisons with Ramanand Sagar's iconic 1987 series. Despite a fra