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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
HP govt plans to process surplus milk into ghee, sell at affordable rates

Responding to a question from BJP MLA Satpal Singh Satti in Vidhan Sabha, Sukhu said the government would clear all outstanding dues owed to milk producers for February and March next month

31 Mar 2026 10:09 pm
Maharashtra: 9-year-old girl dies in accidental strangulation while playing

A nine-year-old girl died in Maharashtras Beed district after accidentally getting strangled by a swing rope while playing at home. The incident occurred in Majalgaon when she slipped from a chair and became entangled in the rope

31 Mar 2026 10:07 pm
`USA will remember!!!`: Trump slams France over denying use of airspace

US President Donald Trump slammed France for denying airspace to American military supply flights bound for Israel, warning that the US will remember, as tensions deepen with Europe over the West Asia conflict

31 Mar 2026 7:25 pm
Over 5.72 lakh Indians return from West Asia amid airspace disruptions

Limited non-scheduled flights continue based on operational and safety considerations. Flights continue to operate from Oman and Saudi Arabia to India, according to the Ministry of External Affairs

31 Mar 2026 5:34 pm
NHAI mandates 100 per cent digital toll payments from April 1

In a major step towards modernising highway travel, NHAI will implement a complete ban on cash payments at toll plazas across the country

31 Mar 2026 5:25 pm
UAE envoy says Indias voice carries weight in West Asia crisis

The Ambassador noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s telephonic conversation with the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was viewed as a gesture of solidarity and reflected the close ties both leaders have built over more than a decade

31 Mar 2026 5:16 pm
Govt gasifies 3.1 lakh PNG connections in March amid LPG disruption

More than 50 lakh domestic LPG cylinders are being delivered daily on average since March 1, 2026, and no `dryouts` have been reported at LPG distributorships

31 Mar 2026 5:05 pm
West Asia war: Italy denies United States the use of Sigonella air base

Italys Defence Minister Guido Crosetto denied the United States permission to use the Sigonella air base in Sicily after learning U.S. military aircraft planned to stop there en route to West Asia without prior authorisation amid West Asia tensions

31 Mar 2026 4:08 pm
NDA manifesto promises Rs 2,500 aid for women, free LPG cylinders in Kerala

The BJP-led NDA has unveiled its Kerala manifesto promising Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women, Rs 3,000 pensions for seniors, free LPG cylinders, 20,000 litres of water per household, and major infrastructure projects including AIIMS and high-speed rail connectivity

31 Mar 2026 4:07 pm
US strikes Iran nuclear site city as Tehran hits oil tanker near Dubai

The US struck a city housing a key Iranian nuclear site, while Iran retaliated with a drone attack on an oil tanker near Dubai. The escalating conflict has disrupted global oil supply, driven up fuel prices, and intensified tensions across the Middle East

31 Mar 2026 4:00 pm
8 devotees killed in temple stampede in Bihar`s Nalanda; probe underway

In a statement, the police said that earlier in the day, the situation at the Maa Sheetla Temple, located within the jurisdiction of the Deepnagar Police Station, suddenly spiralled out of control due to severe overcrowding during worship rituals

31 Mar 2026 3:58 pm
Europe inflation rises to 2.5 per cent in March amid Iran war fuel shock

Europes inflation rose to 2.5 per cent in March as the Iran war disrupted oil and gas supplies, pushing fuel prices higher. Energy costs surged while food and services saw moderate increases, impacting daily expenses across eurozone countries

31 Mar 2026 3:55 pm
Four women, child dead as fire breaks out at house in Surat

The incident occurred in the Mithi Khadi locality under Limbayat police station area at around 10 am, when a family was busy packing sarees using foam sheets

31 Mar 2026 3:21 pm
Calcutta HC dismisses PIL challenging transfers of officers by EC in Bengal

The Election Commission had transferred several officers, including the state`s chief secretary, the home secretary, and the DGP, following the announcement of the assembly poll schedule in the state

31 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
DMKs Udhayanidhi Stalin criticises AIADMK leader, urges voters to back EV Velu

Addressing a large gathering, Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised Palaniswami, stating, We have seen aggressive devotees and aggressive party workers, but Edappadi Palaniswami stands as an aggressive slave of the BJP

31 Mar 2026 3:12 pm
Priyanka Chaturvedi says Mamata Banerjee will win West Bengal polls again

Speaking ahead of the high-stakes polls, Chaturvedi said the political atmosphere in West Bengal indicates continued public support for Banerjee

31 Mar 2026 3:11 pm
Massive US-Israeli strikes hit Iran after Trump threat

Iran`s Fars news agency reported explosions and power outages in parts of Tehran, where residents painted a picture of a city that is still clinging to some routine despite tight security

31 Mar 2026 3:03 pm
Mamata Banerjee writes to EC, alleges voter hijacking attempt by BJP

In her communication to the Chief Election Commissioner, Banerjee alleged that agents linked to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were attempting to add non-residents to the voter list through fraudulent means

31 Mar 2026 3:01 pm
Eight injured in Israel after Iran missile fire

Six of the injured were treated in the city of Bnei Brak, which is largely populated by ultra-Orthodox Jews, according to Magen David Adom, Israel`s equivalent of the Red Cross

31 Mar 2026 2:54 pm