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Hardcore Criminal Arrested With Sharp-Edged Weapon In Jammu

JAMMU, Apr 2: Police on Thursday arrested a hardcore criminal in the RS Pura area of Jammu district and recovered a sharp-edged weapon from his p

233 Illegal Structures Identified In Jammu Since Jan 2025; 61 Demolished: Govt

JAMMU, Apr 2: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that a total of 233 illegal commercial and residential structures have been ident

Vipan Chandran Transferred To J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau On Deputation

Srinagar, Apr 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has transferred and posted Mr. Vipan Chandran, Addl. SP Katra, to the Anti

India's GDP may come down to 6.5% in FY27, if crude remains at USD 100: CareEdge

Rising crude oil prices due to the West Asia conflict pose a threat to India's economy. Economic growth may slow, and inflation is projected to i

GBA Budget 2026 explained: How Bengalurus new corporations differ in what they earn and spend

On March 27 and 28, the Bengaluru Corporations presented their respective budgets with a total outlay of 20,217 crore.

Mizoram Police seize drugs worth over Rs 25 crore in multiple operations, several held

Mizoram police have made significant strides in their war against drugs, successfully executing several operations in the last few days. They sei

Vidya Bharati a key reference point in shaping NEP 2020: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted Vidya Bharati's significant role in shaping India's National Education Policy 2020. He no

PM Modi visit on April 3: Red zones declared in parts of Chennai; drone ban enforced

Officials said that the restrictions will be in force for two days, April 3 and 4, during which flying of drone cameras and other unmanned aerial

Assam polls: Rahul Gandhi says US-India agri deal will crush and erase Indian farmers

AAP writes to Rajya Sabha Secretariat to remove Raghav Chadha as deputy leader

The AAP currently has 10 members in the Rajya Sabha, including seven from Punjab and three from Delhi

Science vs Suspicion: Decoding Indias Rising Interest in the 'Chemtrails' Panic

Social media conspiracy theories seem to show interest in the concept of 'chemtrails' and its perceived harms.

India's March palm oil imports fall to 3-month low as prices surge

March brought a sharp turn for India's edible oil import scene, with palm oil imports witnessing a striking 19% decrease, marking a three-month l

Delhi parents get relief: Schools warned against forcing book & uniform purchases. Action if violated

Delhi government has directed private schools to stop forcing parents to buy books, uniforms, and other materials from specific vendors. Parents

Kerala Assembly elections: Prakash Karat says nothing wrong in SDPI backing LDF as tactical move

Senior CPI(M) leader says CPI(M)s policy is clear in not having any understanding with organisations that are communal or extremist in character

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: What is the share of seats for parties in AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance?

Of the 234 Assembly constituencies in the State, the AIADMK will contest in 167 constituencies, while the remaining seats have been allotted to i

Sunflower oil consumption set to wilt by 10% amid geopolitical heat, says Crisil

Indian refined sunflower oil demand is expected to fall about 10% in fiscal 2027 due to supply-chain disruptions from the Middle East conflict an

Indirect tax mop-up tops FY26 target, but pan masala cess misses the mark

India's indirect tax collections for fiscal year 2025-26 have surpassed the government's target. Customs, excise, and GST revenues showed strong

ISRO seeks minds to decode the Sun through Aditya L1 mission data

Exciting update from ISRO! Indian scientists are encouraged to submit proposals for access to valuable data from the Aditya-L1 solar mission. Thi

ChatGPT available in Apple CarPlay after iOS 26.4 update; Check what are the features and how to access

OpenAI has integrated ChatGPT into Apple CarPlay, allowing users to access the AI chatbot directly from their vehicle's dashboard. According to a

HC grants last opportunity to Arvind Kejriwal on EDs expunction plea

The Delhi High Court has given a final chance to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and others to reply to the Enforcement Directorate's request. T

$90 million US F-15 fighter 'failed to intercept' Iran's $20,000 Shahed-136 drones: Video shows failed chase

F-15 fails to intercept Shahed drone: A US F-15 jet was seen attempting to intercept an Iranian drone over Iraq. This footage emerged as an oil f

US will take Iran 'back to the Stone Ages': Trumps chilling threat amid West Asia conflict

Speaker Birla cautions ministers, members against long chats in House chamber

NEW DELHI, Apr 2: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday cautioned Union ministers and MPs against having long conversations in the House when pr

IPS Officer Nikhil Borkar Relieved From J&K; To Join New Assignment With Centre

JAMMU, Apr 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has relieved IPS officer Nikhil Borkar from the Union Territory to take up a new assignment with t

Realme 16 5G launched with Dimensity processor and 50 MP selfie camera

Realme 16 5G ships with a 7,000 mAh battery, supported by 60W charger inside the box

FIR against Rajasthan MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati for threatening folk singer Rawna

Folk singer Chotu Singh Rawna lodged the FIR against the Sheo MLA and five others after a controversy erupted over a comment on social media

Jharkhand horror: Mother strangles teenage daughter on tantrik's advice; buries body in garden and claims rape

In a disturbing incident, a mother strangled her own daughter in Jharkhand on the advice of a tantrik as she wanted to cure her son of all ailmen

Health alert in NSW as Ross River virus activity detected in Greater Sydney ahead of Easter holiday travel surge

New South Wales health authorities are issuing a stern warning for the Easter long weekend. Recent mosquito surveillance in Greater Western Sydne

Congress Steady Decline In Odisha: From Dominance To Margins

The 2019 Assembly elections marked a historic low, as the Congress was reduced to just 9 seats, accompanied by a sharp fall in vote share to 16.1

Boom or bust? Analysts reveal what lies ahead for India Inc in FY27 amid Iran war

Indian businesses brace for 2026-27 with geopolitical tensions and AI reshaping industries. While core sectors show stability, policy shifts and

Jain Premier League goes big: 12 teams auctioned for Rs 31 crore, plans to rope in Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Jonty Rhodes

The Jain Premier League has transformed into a high-value sporting platform, with its inaugural franchise auction generating Rs 31 crore. The lea

Law and Order a Major Concern in West Bengal, Claims Dilip Ghosh

Kharagpur, April 2: As the West Bengal Assembly elections approach, political rhetoric is intensifying. BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has leveled seriou

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Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump threatens weeks of strikes

If no agreement with Tehran is struck, U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to bomb the Islamic republic into stone ages, after approval rating

Giriraj Singh Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Misleading the Public on Petroleum Issues

Patna, April 2: Central Minister Giriraj Singh has criticized Rahul Gandhi for allegedly spreading confusion among the public regarding petrochem

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Kerala Karunya Plus KN-617 lottery result out today, 02-04-2026; Check 1 crore first prize winner and complete list here

Karunya Plus KN-617 Lottery Result (02-04-2026): The Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Karunya Plus KN-617

Kerala polls: Congress-led UDF manifesto promises Indira guarantees, five dream projects and boost for health, higher education sectors

Five guarantees include free bus travel for all women in KSRTC buses, 1,000 monthly financial aid for college-going girl students, increase in we

The Axios Hack: How a single compromised account put millions of developers at risk

Why the axios supply chain attack opens a new chapter in modern cybercrime and raises a warning that the open-source software ecosystem may be fa

Congress Misleads the Public, Says BJP MP Darshan Singh Chaudhary

New Delhi, April 2: BJP MP Darshan Singh Chaudhary expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Finance Minister, stating tha

West Bengal Assembly elections 2026: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari files nomination for Bhabanipur seat

Suvendu Adhikari filed his nomination for West Bengal's Bhabanipur assembly constituency. Union Home Minister Amit Shah was present for the event

After second LPG hike, Bengaluru hotels plan to raise prices again

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: TVK chief Vijay files nomination for Tiruchirapalli East

Vijay, TVK chief, filed his nomination for the Tiruchirappalli East constituency. He also filed papers from Perambur in Chennai. A massive roadsh

Supreme Court Takes Strong Stance on West Bengal SIR Case, Orders CBI or NIA Investigation

Kolkata, April 2: The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern regarding the SIR case in West Bengal. The court described the protests and blo

CAG flags Rs 3.69 lakh crore cess transfer shortfall; RJD MP demands accountability in Rajya Sabha

A Rajya Sabha member has highlighted a major issue with central government cess collections. A CAG report reveals a Rs 3.69 lakh crore shortfall

Raja Ravi Varmas Yashoda and Krishna painting sells for 167.2 crore at Saffronart, setting a new record for Indian art

Acquired by Cyrus S Poonawalla, chairman and managing director, Serum Institute of India, the sale price of the painting surpassed the previous r

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti Sentenced to Three Years in Cooperative Bank Scam

New Delhi, April 2: The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has sentenced Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti from Datia, Madhya Pradesh, to three years in pris

ED Raids I-PAC Offices in Hyderabad, 3 Other Cities

The ED raids are part of a money laundering investigation related to a West Bengal coal smuggling case

Traffic diverted from old bridge to new bridge across Kabini river on Mysuru-Nanjangud stretch of NH 766

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) sought the diversion of all vehicular traffic from the old bridge to the newly constructed bridge cit

Nimrat Kaur Celebrates Hanuman Jayanti in Kashi, Shares Spiritual Journey

Mumbai, April 2: On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, numerous temples are hosting special prayers and rituals. Alongside the general public, many

How much oil should you consume daily? Famous liver expert & FSSAI share healthy limits

Liver specialist Dr Shiv Sarin advises limiting daily oil intake to no more than 20% of total calories, as excessive consumption can lead to weig

J&K | Major Reshuffle In Police Admin; 34 IPS, 48 JKPS Officers Transferred

JAMMU, Apr 2: In a major reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered the transfer and posting of 82 police officers, including 34 I

West Asia crisis impact: Manufacturing PMI drops sharply to near 4-year low of 53.9 in March 2026

The HSBC India Manufacturing Index noted that the new orders and output for manufacturing firms rose at their slowest rates since mid-2022

Himanta 'most corrupt CM' in India; Modi, Shah, Sarma running 'land ATM' in Assam: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi labels Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as India's most corrupt CM. He alleges Sarma, along with Prime Minis

National Clean Air Programme needs complete revamp to focus on reducing PM2.5 levels: Jairam Ramesh

Loni, Uttar Pradesh, has been identified as the world's most polluted city in 2025. This alarming report highlights severe PM2.5 levels, exceedin

Buyers should be cautious while buying gold: Legal Metrology Department official

Legal Metrology Departments Deputy Commissioner said the buyers should insist for separate weighing for precious stones before their insertion to

CBSE Class 10th Result Date 2026: Check when, how to download from cbse.gov.in, login details needed, alternate ways and more

CBSE 10th Result 2026 Date and Time: The CBSE is expected to announce the results of Class 10 in April-May with certain reports suggesting April

PFC Independent Director Bhaskar Bhattacharya resigns, to contest Bengal polls

Bhaskar Bhattacharya, an independent director at Power Finance Corporation, has resigned. He plans to contest the upcoming assembly elections in

AAP Leaders Take on Kejriwals Charter Plane Controversy: Should Leaders Travel by Bullock Cart?

New Delhi, April 2: A prominent educator and former Delhi Assembly candidate from the Aam Aadmi Party, Awadh Ojha, has responded to the controver

Tamil Nadu polls: Udhayanidhi Stalin files nomination from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni; Vijay from Trichy East

Tamil Nadu's election campaign intensified as Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin filed his nomination from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni, aiming f

Bombay High Court dismisses Anita Advanis plea seeking recognition of marriage with Rajesh Khanna

The Bombay High Court rejected a plea by actor Anita Advani that sought legal recognition of her relationship with the late actor Rajesh Khanna a

MA&UD issues G.O. for delimitation of wards in 87 municipalities and 13 corporations in Andhra Pradesh

The delimitation is done following the population criteria, as per the 2011 Census

PlayStation Plus monthly games April 2026: Sony reveals this month's line-up including Lords of the Fallen; Check the full list and availability here

PlayStation Plus April 2026 games: Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for April 2026, featuring Lord

Amit Shah Urges Fearless Voting in Bengal, Targets TMC

Shah said that voters must come forward fearlessly to defeat the TMC and bring change to the state

Previous AIADMK govt. failed to act effectively in crimes against women, alleges CM Stalin

He said that during the DMK rule, in 86% of cases involving crimes against women and children, chargesheets were filed within 60 days

How the Yamuna appeared relatively cleaner during Chhath Puja in Delhi last year

Last year, just before the start of Chhath Puja, excess water discharged into the holy river from Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana diluted the pollu

'BJP's plan to get Bengal polls cancelled, impose President's rule': Mamata Banerjee on Malda judicial officers hostage row

Pakistan and Afghanistan hold talks in China to end 'worst conflict'

Pakistan and Afghanistan are meeting in Urumqi, China. Senior officials from both nations are engaged in discussions. China is hosting and mediat

India factory activity cooled in March with oil costs rising amid Middle East turmoil: PMI

India's manufacturing sector saw its slowest growth in almost four years during March. The Middle East conflict caused supply chain issues and re

Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting to Review LPG and Fertilizer Supply

New Delhi, April 2: An Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting, formed in response to the crisis in West Asia, is scheduled for Thursday. The meeting

LG Sinha Hands Over Appointment Letter To Martyr SIs Wife Under Rehabilitation Scheme

JAMMU, Apr 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over an appointment letter to Smt. Alka Sharma, wife of ma

Eternal rolls out fresh ESOP grants worth Rs 167 Cr

The move continues the long-running strategy of equity-linked compensation at Eternal Limited.

Mount Everest Scam EXPOSED: Climbers Poisoned Climbers for $20M Insurance Fraud

Nepal probe reveals Everest guides allegedly poisoned climbers to fake altitude sickness and trigger helicopter rescues in a $20 million insuranc

Watch: Strong 7.4 quake shakes Indonesia | One dead, dozens affected

Small tsunami waves were detected before warnings were lifted

Teaser Released for Kaan City: Imman Annachi Shines with Arjun Das and Anna Ben

Mumbai, April 2: The upcoming comedy-family entertainer Kaan City, directed by Harish Durairaj, is generating significant buzz in South Indian ci

Celebrate Hanuman Jayanthi Peacefully: Sajjanar

The Hyderabad and Malkajgiri police made elaborate arrangements for the peaceful conduct of the celebrations followed by rallies taken from diffe

'Cultural fascism in West Bengal...,' Hema Malinis big charge against Mamata Banerjee

Producers, Directors Must Seek Permission to Use Old Songs

He advised filmmakers to exercise extreme caution, noting that courts may impose heavy penalties if copyright holders take legal action.

Global central banks hold rates steady amid Middle East tensions and inflation concerns

Global central banks held interest rates steady in March. The war in the Middle East created uncertainty. Policymakers worried about rising infla

What Trumps speech says about his war on Iran | Analysis

The speech was largely a reassertion of the claims he has been making over the past few weeks and also underscores his limited options in the ong

West Bengal's existence at stake due to infiltration, says Amit Shah

A storm is raging everywhere in Bengal; a storm for Poriborton (change) and say goodbye to Mamata Banerjee, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Pinarayi Vijayan, KCR Share Similarities: Revanth Reddy At UDF Manifesto Launch

The Chief Minister who is campaigning in Kerala as the Congress partys campaigner unveiled the UDF Manifesto along with the opposition leader V D

Starmer, Merz discuss Middle East conflict: UK PM Office

MOSCOW, Apr 2: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the Middle East conflict, the UK Prime Ministers off

Samajwadi Party raises Mahabodhi temple management issue in Rajya Sabha, demands Buddhist control

Expressing concern over financial management, Ramji Lal Suman said the temple generates significant revenue but raised questions about the admini

Rhea Kapoor Shares First Glimpse of Sonam and Anand Ahuja's Newborn Son

Sonam and her husband, businessman Anand Ahuja, welcomed their second baby boy on March 29, expanding their family to four.

Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1, sets off small tsunami

MANADO (Indonesia), Apr 2: An undersea earthquake of 7.4 magnitude toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from the

Effective Remedies for Indigestion and Loss of Appetite During Pregnancy

New Delhi, April 2: Pregnancy brings various challenges for women, and one common issue is indigestion or loss of appetite. Many women experience

Amit Shah leads mega roadshow in Kolkata ahead of Bhabanipur nominations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a vibrant roadshow in Kolkata. The event supported BJP candidates, including Suvendu Adhikari for Bhabanipur. T

US Embassy Warns of Imminent Attacks in Baghdad

It was not the first statement issued by the embassy urging US citizens to leave Iraq, but the warning about potential attacks was unusually spec

Only Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists must be allowed to contest in SC-reserved constituencies: plea in Madras HC

Arjun Sampath of Indu Makkal Katchi also claims to have reliably learnt that 90% of nominations filed so far in the 44 reserved constituencies in