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How connotative words shape meaning in communication

The power of choice is true and tremendous. And that also includes ones choice of words!

Rebel Ranis gives a new voice to women from the epics

The Delhibased Keelaka Dance Companys new production blends the old and the new through movements, music and characters.

Do or die for Congress: V D Satheeshan on toppling LDF and mission 2026

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition V D Satheeshan speaks to The Hindu in an indepth interview ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, c

Iran fires cruise missiles at Qatar, oil tanker hit

Qatar was targeted by three cruise missiles launched from Iran, the countrys defence ministry said on Wednesday, April 1, adding that two were in

Bihar woman dies by suicide after mob lynches husband in public view

Patna: A Muslim woman allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday, March 31, in Bihars Rohtas district by consuming poison along with her two minor chil

North Korea Hackers Suspected Of Attack On Widely Used Software Tool

The cyberattack on a technical tool called Axios, which has tens of millions of weekly downloads by developers, could have far-reaching implicati

J&K Assembly Members Unite Over Issue Of Officers Absence; Speaker Flags Matter To CM

JAMMU, Apr 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday witnessed rare unanimity as members across parties frowned upon the absence of senior o

Jet fuel prices more than double to 2.07 lakh/kl; commercial LPG hiked by 195

Jet fuel prices have crossed 2 lakh per kilolitre for the first time, while commercial LPG cylinders are up 195.5. In Delhi, the 19 kg LPG price

Naidu Asserts Amaravati's Status as Sole Capital of State

Not even an inch of Amaravati can be moved. Amaravati is the only capital of Andhra Pradesh, said Naidu

Apple's 50-Year Journey From Garage To Tech Titan

iPhone maker Apple is now under pressure to show it can remain a technology powerhouse in the age of artificial intelligence.

Bengaluru Man Accuses Wife Of Sexual Torture, Forcing Intimate Act With Friend

The man claimed his wife subjected him to repeated sexual torture, sent him obscene videos, and pressured him to replicate such acts.

Suresh Gopi will have to face trial in petition challenging his election: Kerala High Court

Union Minister Suresh Gopi faces a trial after the Kerala High Court dismissed his plea. The court rejected his challenge to an election petition

Wedding Guest Goals: Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakondas Cozy Moment

Sharing the moments on social media, the trio captured the hearts of fans with their coordinated style.

Cyberabad Police Orders Closure of Wine Shops, Bars for Hanuman Jayanthi

Bars in star hotels and registered clubs in Cyberabad were excluded from closure orders: Police

Goa nightclub fire: Court grants bail to Luthra brothers in blaze that killed 25

The case of Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra continues to capture attention as the brothers implicated in a nightclub fire case have been granted bail,

PM Modi accuses Congress of backing infiltrators, vows to protect Assams identity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of planning to enact a law protecting infiltrators in Assam. He stated the BJP will not allow t

IRGC threatens to annihilate regional offices of 18 US tech giants over alleged espionage

Apple, Google, Microsoft, Tesla among companies accused of aiding US-Israeli terror operations

Hyderabad sees highest property tax collection in 2025-26

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has achieved its highest-ever property tax collection of Rs 2,501.25 crore in the f

NowPurchase secures Rs 80 Cr in funding led by Bajaj Finserv

NowPurchase has raised funds to expand scrap recycling, branded products and its AI platform MetalCloud for digitising and optimising metal manuf

HC Issues Notice To Kejriwal On ED Plea Against Acquittal In Summons Cases

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought former chief minister Arvind Kejriwals stand on a plea by the ED challenging his acqui

Disproportionate assets case against A. Raja: Madras High Court seeks CBIs response

Justice A.D. Jagadish Chandira orders notice to the agency on the former Union Ministers plea to submit certain documents before the special cour

Suresh Gopi Will Have to Face Trial in Petition Challenging His Election: Keralam HC

The election petition was moved against the Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism by Thrissur native Binoy A S, a leader

Nepal's Everest Season Opens Under Shadow Of Multi-Million Dollar Rescue Scam

Between 2022 and 2025, Nepal Police confirmed more than 300 fake helicopter rescues, leading to fraudulent insurance claims worth nearly $20 mill

PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss unveils manifesto promising drug-free, job-rich Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Pattali Makkal Katchi President Anbumani Ramadoss presented his party's manifesto for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election

Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI

It's the second time Woods has taken a leave following a car crash. In 2009, he took a four-month break from golf

Do You Post News Online? Proposed Changes To IT Rules May Invite Scrutiny

Under the proposed IT rules, the scope of ews and current affairs content may be expanded to include posts by individual users.

Techie Couple From Telangana Die By Suicide In Bengaluru

The interfaith couple had reportedly been in a relationship for the past nine years and were staying together in Bengaluru.

Today's Your Last Working Day: Oracle Layoffs Revive Fear Bengaluru Knew

IT incomes have historically driven housing demand across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and NCR. A prolonged hiring slowdown or continued layoffs co

No concern among churches over FCRA amendment: Union Minister Suresh Gopi

Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Wednesday dismissed concerns raised by church leaders over proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulati

Telangana Guv Siva Pratap Shukla visits Tirumala

Following the darshan, TTD officials honoured the Governor with silk clothes at Ranganayaka Mandapam

Vijayan is shadow of Modi, says Telangana CM in Kerala poll campaign

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, April 1, urged the people of Kerala not to vote for the Liberal Democratic Fron

Don't Get Money: Ex-RCB Star Reveals Why He Ditched IPL For PSL

Australia spinner Adam Zampa made his reasonings clear for skipping the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

Thane to get pod taxi service: Shinde

Thane: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said that an ambitious pod taxi project has been planned for Thane city to provide las

Karnataka launches awareness campaign for Census 2027 Self Enumeration

Bengaluru: Karnataka government on Wednesday, April 1, launched an awareness campaign for Census 2027 Self Enumeration, urging citizens to comple

PM Modi visits tea garden in poll-bound Assam, interacts with women workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a day-long visit to the State to address two campaign rallies for BJP candidates

Bengal SIR: 47 lakh objections disposed of till Mar 31, HC CJ informs SC

New Delhi: The chief justice of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday, April 1, informed the Supreme Court that around 47 lakh out of the 60 lakh

Bill to Make Amaravati APs Sole Capital Tabled in Lok Sabha

The legislation will scuttle any future bid to alter the decision of making Amaravati the sole and permanent capital as was done by the state's p

Chinese Robotaxis Stall In Apparent Malfunction: Police

A string of self-driving robotaxis owned by Chinese internet giant Baidu stalled in central China.

Aneet Padda controversy explained: Why 'Saiyaara' star is facing backlash over sister Reets remarks

Aneet Padda is facing online backlash due to her sister Reet Padda's alleged social media posts calling films like 'The Kashmir Files' propaganda

Why perimenopause can feel like brain fogand what you can do about it

From memory lapses to trouble concentrating, the cognitive shifts of perimenopause are real. But with the right strategies, they dont have to fee

Bill to recognise Amaravati as sole capital of Andhra introduced in Lok Sabha

A bill to recognise Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh was introduced and passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha. Moved

Climate Justice as a Metric: 3 Resets India Needs to Protect the Most Vulnerable

Even in a less vulnerable city, a Dalit sanitation worker may face higher climate risks than a uppercaste worker.

Cong Trying To Bring In Law To Protect Infiltrators In Assam: PM Modi

GOGAMUKH (ASSAM), Apr 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that the Congress, if it comes to power in Assam, will bring in a law

This Clip Doesnt Show India Destroying an Iranian Warship Amid West Asia Crisis

The video showed an Iranian warship engulfed in fire after reportedly being targeted by the US.

ED raids in Kolkata against crime syndicate

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted searches across multiple locations in Kolkata. This action is part of a money laundering investigation

India set for searing summer as Iran war strains energy supplies

While temperatures will stay relatively mild through April, several parts of the country are likely to see an increase in heat wave days in May a

Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: CM Stalin campaigns across Tiruchirappalli for DMK candidates

He kick-started his campaign for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections on March 31 from Thiruvarur, the hometown of late DMK leader M Karunanidhi

BRICS-led Development Bank touts yuan funding for Global South

Chinese bond market is now one of the most cost-effective funding sources in the world, says bank official

Mahesh Babu Expands Brand with Dolby Cinema in Hyderabad

The project is being developed in collaboration with Asian Cinemas, continuing their successful partnership.

Samantha Reveals a Different Side of Keerthy Suresh

Samantha went on to call Keerthy the funniest person she knows, someone who can instantly lighten the mood and make even the simplest conversatio

Govt extends RoDTEP benefits for exporters till September 30

Indian exporters receive a six-month extension for RoDTEP scheme benefits until September 30. This move aims to counter trade disruptions from th

Opposition stages protest in Parliament over FCRA Amendment Bill

Opposition MPs protested in Parliament House complex against the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. They demanded the bill's

Ardingly College Vietnam Announces Official Launch, Pioneering the British Boarding School Model Amid Southeast Asias International Education Boom

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: UDF seeks successor to K. Babu as LDF, NDA sharpen contest in Thripunithura

Sensing an opportunity in the political vacuum created by K. Babus retirement, the LDF has fielded its sitting MLA from neighbouring Vypeen, K.N.

Unaccounted cash worth 1.55 crore seized by election flying squads in Chennai

Kerala Assembly polls: Every election has a new script in Aranmula

The constituency was formed in 2008 and the UDF won in the 2011 Assembly election. The LDF turned the tables in the next two elections, with Veen

West Asia crisis may push up realty construction costs by 5% in near term

Construction schedules are also likely to be affected because of shortage of materials and resources if the conflict prolongs

IIT AIR 2, GATE topper, PhD holder, but became monk. A brilliant mind who gave up everything to serve society: 'Left lesser things for...'

Shreesh Jadhav, an IIT Kanpur alumnus, chose service over a conventional career. After excelling in exams, he dedicated his life to education. He

PBKS Captain Shreyas Iyer Fined Rs 12 lakh For Slow Over-Rate Against GT

The fine falls under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences.

Microsoft business software faces UK competition probe

The Competition and Markets Authority said the probe would assess whether the U.S. tech company should be handed strategic market status (SMS)

Artemis II, the international space race, and what is at stake for the U.S.

If Artemis II and III go as planned and Artemis IV is able to lift off on time, U.S. astronauts could reach the moons surface at least two years

Watch: 4,000 Kg Fake Ginger-Garlic Paste Busted In Hyderabad, Items Worth Rs 22 Lakh Seized

The unit was operating in unhygienic conditions, using inferior raw materials and additives such as acetic acid and xanthan gum, without followin

IndiGo shares jump after airline names Willie Walsh as CEO

IndiGo shares are down 19% so far this year, making it one of the worst performers on the Nifty 50

Jamia Millia Islamia Free UPSC Coaching 2026: Applications Open, Exam On June 6

Jamia Millia Islamia Free UPSC Coaching: The written examination format aligns with the UPSC examination and comprises two papers: General Studie

BJP Has No Heart To Offer Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin Kicks Off DMK Campaign

The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled to be held on April 23, to elect all 234 members, with counting of votes set for May 4.

Jet Fuel Prices More Than Doubled, Government Shields Domestic Airlines

Schools in Hyderabad raise fees sharply as govt sits on regulation bill

The schools in Hyderabad have started admissions for the next academic year and have increased the fees sharply as the government of Telangana is

Shattered Childhood: How Lebanon War Is Impacting Children Amid Massive Displacement

More than 1.2 million people have been uprooted from their homes and villages across Lebanon - for a second time in 15 months. UNICEF says 19,000

Oral Cancer In India: Early Stage Detection Can Boost Survival Rates To 90%

Oral cancer is the most common cancer in Indian men, with tobacco use a major cause. Experts say early detection can raise survival rates to 90%,

Govt Caps ATF Price Hike at 25% Amid Global Fuel Shock

To prevent a steep rise in airfares, public sector oil marketing companies, in consultation with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, implemented only

Indian Army Eliminates Terrorist in Ongoing Encounter in Ganderbal

Srinagar, April 1: The Indian Army has successfully neutralized a terrorist during an encounter in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. A

Ukraine is having a surprisingly good Iran war

Ukraine's President Zelenskiy appears unfazed by US pressure to cede territory to Russia, as US leverage over Kyiv has diminished. Ukraine has de

NASA's Most Powerful Rocket Faces Its Most Demanding Test Yet

NASA prepares Artemis II, the first crewed flight of SLS, to orbit the Moon and test Orion spacecraft systems.

Iran Foreign Minister, President Appear In Public, Spell Out How War Can End

The last time the two top leaders were seen on the streets of Tehran was on Iranian Quds Day with Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, days before

Trump lashes out at allies, says securing Strait of Hormuz is not for us

The president estimated that the American military will be done attacking in two to three weeks and said the US will not have anything to do with

Global Trade, Investment and Innovation Take Center Stage at the 56th Annual World Trade Centers Association Global Business Forum in Philadelphia

56th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) from April 19-22, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marking the Forum’s return to the Unite

Opinion: Opinion | On April Fools' Day, A Reality Check For US, Iran And The World

Both sides are currently incentivised to escalate: the US to prove its deadlines aren't hollow, and Iran to prove that its survival doctrine can

USCIS Completes H-1B Visa Cap for 2027, Applications Open Today

Washington, April 1: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received sufficient electronic registrations

US-Iran War Day 33 Updates: Trump may call it quits on war; Tehrans continued attacks on the Gulf as the world watches West Asia

US Israel Iran News Day 33: The Iran-Israel war intensified with attacks across Tehran, the Gulf, and Lebanon, impacting civilian infrastructure

How NIMHANSNamma 112 integration will route mental health distress calls in Bengaluru

The integration between TeleMANAS and Namma 112 has designed around three core factors including location-based routing, structured risk screenin

Lionel Messi scores, assists in potential farewell Argentina home game, a 5-0 friendly win over Zambia

The crowd gave Messi a standing ovation and pleaded with him to help Argentina win another World Cup

EMPLOYMENT (01-04-2026)

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Watch: Trump tells NATO: Take your own oil, wont be there to help you anymore

U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited controversy after sharply criticizing NATO allies for staying out of the escalating Iran conflict

Quote of the day by former CEO of Apple Steve Jobs: Dont let the noise of others opinions

Steve Jobs, a visionary entrepreneur, co-founded Apple Inc. and spearheaded the personal computer revolution with the Macintosh. After a period a

Premium Petrol Price Rises To Rs 160 Per Litre, Jet Fuel Crosses Rs 2 lakh

US Israel Iran War: Premium Petrol, XP100, Price Hiked By Rs 11 per litre, Jet Fuel Crosses Rs 2 Lakh Per Kilolitre

Delhi Police Arrests 19-Year-Old with Over 3.4 Kilograms of Marijuana

New Delhi, April 1: The Delhi Police have made a significant drug bust, arresting a 19-year-old man found in possession of 3.423 kilograms of mar

Uttar Pradesh Government Likely To Declare Cancer As A Notifiable Disease For Early Detection, Treatment Access

Lucknow, March 31 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is considering a proposal to include cancer, especially among children,

2026 Just Got Crazy: Internet Erupts After Anthropic Source Code Leak Shakes AI Industry

The incident has been described as one of the most significant code leaks in recent times, involving the exposure of Claude Code.

Oracle layoffs 2026: US IT firm sent brutal 6 am emails, 12,000 jobs in India hit; another round likely soon

Oracle layoffs 2026: US-IT firm Oracle has laid off thousands of employees and sent brutal 6 am emails on Tuesday, which stated that their jobs h

Digital Health Records Project 'Sanjeevani' To Be Implemented Across Andra Pradesh

Amaravati, March 31 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed that the Sanjeevani project for creating digita