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Vehicle hits revelers during Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana

Several people were injured when a vehicle struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year on Saturday in rural Louisiana

5 Apr 2026 3:59 am
Following the ideals of Jagjivan Ram, Congress to secure justice for downtrodden, says party leaders

During the function, U.P. Congress also felicitated current and former Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) belonging to the Scheduled Castes, as well as individuals from the Scheduled Castes who have performed exemplary work in social service

5 Apr 2026 3:49 am
AAP accuses Chadha of ignoring Punjabs issues; allegations scripted: MP

Punjab MLAs elected him hoping States concerns would be conveyed in Parliament, but he did not raise any sensitive issue: Finance Minister; aimed to create impact, not ruckus, says Chadha

5 Apr 2026 3:28 am
Rajasthan to host nationwide roadshows ahead of agritech meet

The initiative aims at engaging with investors, agritech firms, research institutions, startups and key stakeholders to ensure participation and attract investments to the agriculture sector

5 Apr 2026 3:15 am
Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues

Judge Richard Leons decision has left the executive mansion open and exposed and is threatening grave national-security harms to the White House, the President and his family, and the Presidents staff.

5 Apr 2026 2:47 am
Why does Trump want to pull out of NATO?

Why does the U.S. administration believe that NATOs founding principles and membership need to be re-examined? Why was NATO formed, and what are the recent developments that have led to fissures? Can the U.S. easily exit NATO? How much does it contribute to the alliance?

5 Apr 2026 2:10 am
Snow in hills, rain in plains as western disturbance sweeps north India

Rains and hailstorms have continued to lash the northern States intermittently this week, with wheat growers in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan staring at major losses due to crop damage

5 Apr 2026 1:57 am
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: campaign trail heats up in Kundara as three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes

Incumbent MLA P.C. Vishnunadh of UDF is banking on his track record, while LDFs Sajikumar promises transformative projects. Robin Radhakrishnan of the NDA is advocating for radical change while pledging direct access to Prime Minister Modi if elected.

5 Apr 2026 1:37 am
Chandigarh grenade blast case solved, claims Punjab DGP

Five accused have been arrested; police recovered one hand grenade and one (point).30 bore Zigana pistol from their possession

5 Apr 2026 1:27 am
What are the concerns over the FCRA Bill?

How does the Home Ministry regulate foreign donations to NGOs in India? What are the key changes proposed to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026? Why has the Opposition objected to the Bill and why was the Bill deferred? What is its current status?

5 Apr 2026 1:16 am
The Arun effect onLSGbowling

Bharat Arun downplayed concerns over the absence of Digvesh Rathi, LSGs leading wicket-taker last season (14), against Capitals

5 Apr 2026 1:05 am
Basavaraj Bommai blames Congress for delay in implementation of Upper Krishna Project

MP and Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has blamed the Congress party for the delay in implementation of the Upper Krishna Project

5 Apr 2026 12:52 am
IPL 2026: Jurel, Jaiswal and Bishnoi star as Royals edge Titans

With 30 needed off 18 balls in a pursuit of 211, Rashid Khan (24) and Kagiso Rabada (23 n.o.) tried to pull off a heist but failed

5 Apr 2026 12:42 am
DMK far removed from its principles; law and order situation is concerning

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss accuses Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of being influenced by a coterie of Ministers; he slams the DMK over a pending case in SC on making Tamil mandatory in educational institutions and the delay in caste census, asserts like-minded parties have united to oust DMK

5 Apr 2026 12:38 am
Find a fare balance for Namma Metro

BMRCL should lower prices till capacity utilisation is maximum, but it should not suffer losses; so government subsidy is welcome

5 Apr 2026 12:37 am
Lost in the glow: navigating the crisis of light and wildlife

It is time to recognise artificial lighting at night as a legally defined form of disturbance in the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, and mandate light impact assessment for all development activities in and around key ecological zones as well as high-value biodiversity areas

5 Apr 2026 12:37 am
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face Hell

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat came after a strike near an Iranian nuclear power plant prompted evacuations, with the Revolutionary Guards saying they hit a commercial ship in Bahrain allegedly linked to Israel

5 Apr 2026 12:22 am
India has solidly dealt with recent global challenges: Jaishankar

He marked COVID, conflicts and climate change as the three big challenges in the past one decade

5 Apr 2026 12:14 am
Defence Ministry pushes indigenous design for development of 1,000-kg aerial bomb for IAF

At present, Mk-84 class general-purpose bombs are procured from foreign original equipment manufacturers and are in service with the IAF

5 Apr 2026 12:01 am
T.N. CM Stalin, Union Minister clash over three-language formula ahead of T.N. polls

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin says Centre has failed to make Tamil mandatory in KVs or appoint sufficient Tamil teachers, Education Minister says DMK is creating barriers that deny youth the chance to become multilingual global leaders

4 Apr 2026 11:51 pm
Will launch probe intoKarunanidhisdeath after coming back to power, says Palaniswami

He was responding to DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalins contention that the AIADMK leader has no right or locus standi to comment on the latters relationship with his father at an election campaign the previous day

4 Apr 2026 11:39 pm
Villagers erupt in protest after elephant kills elderly woman in Tripura

The agitation came to an end following the intervention of senior police and district administration officials

4 Apr 2026 11:37 pm
Seats in government universities should be increased to pursue higher education: VIT Chancellor

Stressing the importance of faculty, G. Viswanathan notes that teachers contribute 90 per cent to the success of educational institutions, with the remaining 10 per cent coming from administration and infrastructure

4 Apr 2026 11:36 pm
Experts highlight high-growth opportunities in semiconductor industry

At a webinar titled Electronics and semiconductor careers: skills, roles, and how to get started , speakers focused on how the semiconductor industry would shape the future of all industries

4 Apr 2026 11:27 pm
Supreme Court notifies nine-judge Bench for Sabarimala verdict review

The case consists of a series of writ pleas and review petitions based on a 2018 verdict allowing women of menstruating age entry into the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in Kerala

4 Apr 2026 11:24 pm
Puducherry Assembly election: Congress promises monthly grocery items worth 2,500, free education, and allowance for students

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accuses the AINRC-BJP government of failing to control the drug menace in the city

4 Apr 2026 11:19 pm
Assam town rides BJPs development showcase

The semiconductor plant, coming up on the space where a large paper mill once stood, has made Jagiroad hope again, but some are not sure how it would boost the local economy

4 Apr 2026 11:17 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Manalur constituency on the edge in a battle of titans

With no clear trend, the constituency braces for one of its fiercest electoral showdowns between UDFs T. N. Prathapan, LDFs C. Ravindranath, and BJPs K.K. Aneesh Kumar

4 Apr 2026 11:16 pm
Assam Assembly election: Less than a week before polls, BJP shifts focuses to youth empowerment, floods

The perceived disillusionment of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, seeking justice for the late singer Zubeen Garg, is seen as a factor behind the change in the BJPs poll narrative

4 Apr 2026 11:07 pm
Relatives of Iran's late Gen. Qassem Soleimani arrested: U.S.

U.S. revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran govt.

4 Apr 2026 11:00 pm
Congress alleges police inaction, shielding of accused in Ajmer Dalit rape case

Says incident occurred in July 2024 but came to light months later after the minor became pregnant.

4 Apr 2026 10:54 pm