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Satellite imagery has confirmed damage and smoke at port facilities on Qeshm Island following US-Israeli strikes, amid escalating West Asia tensions. No casualties were reported at the port, though separate strikes elsewhere caused deaths and injuries

Holding placards and voicing their demands, the healthcare workers expressed anger over what they described as an abrupt and unfair financial deduction. They stated that the 2.5 days pay had traditionally been granted as compensation for overtime work

Senior officials from key departments, including the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, the Power Ministry and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, held a high-level meeting on Friday to assess the situation and chart a response strategy

The remarks come a day after Chadha questioned his removal as the partys Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, a post now held by Ashok Kumar Mittal

Iranian drones struck Kuwaits Mina al-Ahmadi refinery, triggering fires at the key oil facility. No casualties were reported, but the attack raises concerns over energy supply disruptions in the region

The White House is set to release Donald Trumps 2027 budget, proposing a sharp rise in defence spending up to USD 1.5 trillion, signalling a strong focus on military priorities amid global tensions

Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were among the attendees, along with other senior Indian Navy officials

Emmanuel Macron and Lee Jae Myung agreed to cooperate on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and stabilising global trade routes as Middle East tensions continue to disrupt oil supplies

In the video message, posted on X, Raghav Chadha questioned the decision to restrict his voice in Parliament, asking whether raising issues concerning the public had become a crime

Russia has already increased its supply of mineral fertilisers to India by 40 per cent by the end of 2025, and is ready to continue meeting Indias growing demand

The legislation, championed by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, aims to foster trust-based governance, reduce compliance burdens, and decriminalise minor offences to improve Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living

In a formal letter to all State and Union Territory Chief Secretaries, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has urged local administrations to intensify their communication strategies to prevent panic buying and hoarding across the country

It is unclear what the proposal would mean. Oman did not immediately acknowledge it

The Artemis II crew comprises NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen

Maharashtra State Level Vigilance Cell uncovered the network accused of stealing LPG meant for public distribution. Officials said the racket was depriving nearly 2,480 economically weaker households of their rightful monthly gas supply

The government has put on hold its plan to make 60 per cent of airline seats free, citing operational and commercial concerns raised by carriers. Currently, 20 pc of seats remain free, with fees for the rest

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday emphasised the need for dialogue to resolve the West Asia conflict, calling a military operation to liberate the Strait of Hormuz unrealistic due to Iranian defenses. He stressed that any resolution requires cooperation with Iran and a ceasefire

A statement issued by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed that General George would retire with immediate effect from his role as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army

Reports indicated that those affected included travellers, local villagers, and families who were outdoors observing Nature Day. The presence of civilians near the site at the time of the strike contributed to the high number of casualties

The board clarified that the QR codes are part of internal systems and are not designed to function as direct internet hyperlinks

The citys overall maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 33 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively

Pune witnesses severe waterlogging, poor visibility, and widespread disruption to daily life as unusual spell continues for the third consecutive day

Senior citizen injured in fall near ESIS Hospital as protruding gas pipeline lid exposes ongoing civic neglect

Applications down from last years 13,166 to 10,397 for 2026-27; norm changes, confusion over eligibility impacting parent response prevail

MSRDC official says finishing touches are remaining; cable bridges roadway is being built

Court flags lack of practical training for electric bus drivers; says lapse may have led to fatal accident

Bombay High Court passes verdict after two hearings; says orders cant be modified without legal process

A cafe has been operating in bus that is already being used as a toilet on wheels for women by BMC in SoBo; woman managing eatery says she has local corporators blessings

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The document was released by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Every peoples representative said that it is important that people get involved when trying to change their area

The Fastsort-Textile machine was one of Time magazines Best Inventions of 2025.

The big jump in the defence exports reflected the growing global trust in Indias indigenous defence capabilities, Union Defence Minister Singh said.

He did not mention the possibility of sending US ground troops into Iran.

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The accused also allegedly stole household items and money during the assault, a police official said on Wednesday.

On Earth As It Is Beneath by Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia, set in a remote Brazilian penal colony where the boundaries between justice and cruelty collapse, is among the six worldwide contenders for the coveted literary honour.

Three people have been arrested, cross FIRs have been filed, and police are continuing their investigation while the injured remain stable over mere Rs 600

Scheme offers financial assistance of Rs 1500 per month to women from the weaker sections of society; Maharashtra govt has extended verification deadline to April 30, 2026

After building trust through small transactions, a courier operator in Mumbai, along with a UP-based associate convinced jewellers to send large gold consignments and then avoided full payment

Following this newspapers extensive coverage on filmmaker Rohit Shetty using police stickers and flashy police lights on his convoy cars, the traffic police issue an order on Thursday barring their use

Combined with falling business volumes, the challenges have driven operating costs up by around 20 per cent. The latest fuel price increase has further squeezed margins, leaving establishments with limited options other than raising prices to manage rising expenses

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Addressing public meetings in Varkala and Attingal, Fadnavis described Keralam as a sacred land and stated that the time has come for the BJP to take charge to protect its culture, heritage, and ensure all-round development under the leadership of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi

Deora highlighted the success of the scheme implemented under the leadership of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, stating that it has transformed housing for thousands of underprivileged citizens in Mumbai

Kharat, who was arrested by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Wednesday in connection with the second case, was produced via video conferencing from jail before Chief Judicial Magistrate B N Ichpurani, who remanded him to SIT custody till April 8

The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which will scuttle any future bid to alter the decision of making Amaravati the capital of the southern state was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday

After a sharp rise in temperatures earlier in the day, a sudden weather shift brought intense showers to Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad around 2:30 pm, catching commuters and pedestrians off guard during peak hours. Many were seen scrambling for shelter as the downpour intensified

Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to incite unrest and create conditions for the imposition of Presidents Rule in West Bengal

Additionally, the party has reportedly requested the Secretariat not to allocate speaking time to the outgoing deputy leader, indicating a clear and immediate transition