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RCB Climbs to Second Place After Victory Over GT in IPL 2026

Bengaluru, April 25: The 34th match of IPL 2026 took place on Friday at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) again

Woman who confronted Maharashtra Minister wanted to trigger a stampede, claims complainant

The Hindu has accessed the four-page complaint written by a young woman to the Mumbai Police

U.S. Government Moves to Revoke Citizenship of Pakistani National for Concealing Crimes

Washington, April 25: The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil complaint to revoke the citizenship of a man born in Pakistan. This indivi

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Oil Trade, Targets Chinese Refinery

Washington, April 25: The United States has imposed sanctions on a refinery located in China and several vessels linked to Irans oil trade. This

Google to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic

The investment comes just days after e-commerce giant Amazon said it will invest up to $25 billion in the startup, which has managed to stand out

Airlines Struggle Amid Rising Jet Fuel Prices in the U.S.

Washington, April 25: Tensions related to Iran are causing a rapid increase in jet fuel prices, significantly impacting American airlines. Many c

AI-powered R&D platform for consumer products; Demand for AI talent spikes in India

Deeptech startup Bettrlabs is digitising product development for consumer brands, helping them move from idea to formulation faster without inves

Trump to discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles

President Donald Trump will meet with King Charles next week in Washington. They plan to discuss Iran, NATO, and the United Kingdom's digital ser

Turnout increases in Tamil Nadu followed spatial patterns

While the SIRs deletions muted turnout in cities like Chennai, northern and semi-urban areas of Tamil nadu registered a good increase in voters c

US-Iran war: Tehran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, says Donald Trump

Iran is preparing an offer to meet United States demands. Peace talks are anticipated to restart in Pakistan soon. United States envoys will trav

UP: Massive Fire at Kanpur Garage Doused; No Casualties

Fire tenders reached the spot immediately after receiving information at the control room and successfully doused the blaze

Man Dies After Sex-Enhancing Drug Overdose in Gurugram

Police handed over the body to the family after a postmortem. The incident came to light on Thursday morning when Lal's co-worker informed the po

250 Indian Jews from NE Region Reach Israel; 1,200 More to Reach by Year End

The Bnei Menashe community, which lives in parts of Manipur and Mizoram, claims descent from the biblical tribe of Manasseh, and has been slowly

Reigning Two-Time Champ Carlos Alcaraz Out of French Open Due to Wrist Injury

Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that neither would he appear in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.

Sudharsan's Hundred Leads GT to 205/3 Against RCB

Sudharsan got to his hundred with a single off Suyah but could not build on it further, giving a rather tame return catch to Josh Hazlewood.

Tunisia suspends Nobel Peace Prize-winning LTDH rights group

The league said the move was part of a wider pattern of increasingly systematic curbs on civil society and on free and independent voices

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran says no direct talks with U.S. in Islamabad planned

Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Pakistani officials and Iran would convey messages between the delegations

India pitches for wider financial sector engagement with Africa

Ahead of the India Africa Forum Summit, officials urged deeper engagement with African financial institutions and enhanced insurance for projects

20 Years On, No One On Trial For Malegaon Blasts That Killed 31

The state's inability to reconcile the conflicting investigations of the ATS and the NIA has resulted in a collapse of the case.

US indicated it would not ease Russian oil sanctions again, EU's Sefcovic says

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic discussed U.S. sanctions relief on Russian oil with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Sefcovic un

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking, The universe may have come from nothing but where did that nothing itself arise from? What begins from nothing still dares to become everything a quiet philosophy of hope, life lessons, and human becoming

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: Over 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began with the Big Bang theoryyet scientists still debate how noth

Donald Trumps first White House Correspondents Dinner as President sparks tension, protests & global spotlight

The White House Correspondents Dinner is getting attention as Donald Trump plans to attend. Many people are talking about media tension, press fr

LIVE: Trump Sends Witkoff, Kushner to Islamabad for Iran Talks

The talks planned for Saturday come as much of the world is on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Horm

Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes despite ceasefire extension with Lebanon

Fighting continues between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters. This occurs despite a recent announcement of a three-week ceasefire extension.

No Iran-US talks planned during Araghchi's Pakistan visit, Iranian Foreign Ministry says

Iran's Foreign Ministry has clarified that no talks are scheduled with the United States in Islamabad. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Paki

US sanctions China refinery, Iran shadow fleet ahead of talks in Pakistan

The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed fresh sanctions on a Chinese refinery and a network of shipping firms for transporting I

Morning Digest: Trump sends envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran; three killed in Kuki-Naga conflict in Manipur, and more

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'One little half sentence' & ridiculous SC ruling on tariffs could have saved US $159 billion, says Trump

President Donald Trump has strongly criticized a recent United States Supreme Court decision regarding tariffs. He stated the ruling could lead t

Delhi CM Issues Strict Guidelines for Schools Amid Severe Heat Wave

New Delhi, April 25: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has mandated all schools to submit their compliance reports to the Directorate of Education

Campus Beats Returns: A Deep Dive into Shantanu and Shrutis Intense Love Triangle

Mumbai, April 25: Actor Shantanu Maheshwaris much-anticipated dance-drama series, Campus Beats, is set to make a comeback on OTT platforms for it

Hindus dismayed over revival of culturally insensitive ballet LaBayadre in Oslo

Hindus are upset at the taxpayer funded Norwegian National Opera & Ballet (Den Norske Opera & Ballett) (DNO&B) for re-announcing La Bayadre balle

Amit Shah Promises Revival of Industries in West Bengal if BJP Wins

Kolkata, April 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed an election rally in Uttarpara, Hooghly district, on Friday. He stated that if the Bha

Vande Mataram, a composition with unique blend of spirituality and struggle for motherland !

In 1876 Bankimchandra Chaterji wrote Vande Mataram in Sanskrit mixed Bangla language. Later it came into more prominence as it found the place in

Flight cancelled? Simple steps to get refund, rebook fast & avoid travel stress amid rising fuel costs

Flight cancellations are rising due to high fuel costs and global issues. Many travelers may face delays, changes, or confusion about their right

Iraqi Drone Attack Targets Kuwaiti Border Posts

Kuwait, April 25: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense reported on Friday that explosive drones from Iraq targeted two border posts along the countrys

Adi Shankracharya, an epitome of social harmony: Er. Rajesh Pathak

Adi Shankracharyawas born in Kerala in 508 B.C. According to the tradition abrahamchari(celibate) goes to seek his first alms only from his mothe

Suspicious Death of Elderly Man in Madhya Pradesh Sparks Investigation

Chhatarpur, April 25: A suspicious death case involving an elderly man in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh is gaining attention. The body of

ET Awards: Star power to light up the night; Finance Minister Sitharaman to honour Chandrababu Naidu, India Inc

Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre hosts the 26th Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence, celebrating India's economic leaders. Finance

Strict Action by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta: Major Overhaul in GST Department

New Delhi, April 25: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta of Delhi has taken decisive action against corruption, negligence, and administrative irregularit

Hindu prayer to start the Davis County Commissioners session in Utah

Hindu prayers will open the meeting of Board of Davis County Commissioners in Farmington (Utah) on May 12, containing verses from worlds oldest e

CM pitches for Bengaluru becoming Indias agri tech capital

Hindu invocation to start American Fork City Council session in Utah

Hindu prayers will open the meeting of American Fork City Council in Utah on May 12, containing verses from worlds oldest extant scripture. Disti

Hindu mantras to open Santa Ana City Council meeting in California

Hindu prayers will open the meeting of Santa Ana City Council in California on May five, containing verses from worlds oldest extant scripture. D

YSRCP plans to strengthen its farmers wing

It will be made more proactive to address issues at the grassroots level, says Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy

Rajnath visits German submarine yard as P-75I deal is expected soon

Chandigarh International Airport Hiring Fresh Graduates by April 30

Chandigarh, April 25: Chandigarh International Airport Limited (CHIAL) has announced a recruitment drive for 17 positions of ILBS Screeners (Fres

Develop space toilet, world needs it: Indian astronaut Prashant Nair asks desi startups

Excessive Oil Consumption Linked to Obesity and Health Risks

New Delhi, April 25: In todays fast-paced lifestyle, poor eating habits are causing significant harm to health. The excessive use of oil in meals

Chinese Brands Lead Global Automotive Brand Value Rankings

Beijing, April 25: According to the latest report released by the renowned UK-based brand valuation agency, Brand Finance, on Thursday, a total o

Political Tensions Rise as AAP Rajya Sabha MPs Join BJP

New Delhi, April 25: Political rhetoric has intensified following the resignation of Rajya Sabha MPs from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who have anno

MLA launches Heena Mahajans animated Dogri poetry

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: An animated Dogri poetry written and composed by renowned poet Heena Mahajan was launched in a function he

Startup Demo Day showcases innovation, investor engagement at IIT Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu hosted Startup Demo Day 2026 in collaboration with the Small Indu

India to achieve $1 Trillion Bioeconomy by 2047: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 24: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Per

Romeo Force pays tribute to hero of Operation Sarp Vinash

Fazals body buried at Hill Kaka Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 24: In a deeply moving gesture reflecting the finest traditions of the India

Special Vande Bharat for Jammu-Srinagar will operate with 20 coaches

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Northern Railway has officially announced the extension of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Srinagar Vande

China Celebrates 11th Space Day with Major Announcements

Beijing, April 25: China is celebrating its 11th Space Day today, marking the 70th anniversary of its space program. The main ceremony is taking

Union Minister, LG inaugurate Sound & Light Show at Leh Palace

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Apr 24: In a major boost to the promotion of cultural and heritage tourism in Ladakh, a mesmerizing Sound and Light

POJK DPs protest, demand 12 Assembly seats

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: The Displaced Persons from Pak occupied Jammu and Kashmir today held protest demonstration, projecting the

Admin demolishes drug peddlers properties at Miran Sahib area

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24 Authorities today demolished several properties of alleged drug peddlers at Indra Nagar, Malikpur and Brij

Two Pakistani Astronauts Arrive in China for Training

Beijing, April 25: Two Pakistani astronauts arrived at the Chinese Astronaut Research and Training Center on Friday, according to Chinas Manned S

Ex-CEA Ashok Lahiri to be Niti Aayog vice chairman; IISERs Gobardhan Das a member

Sudharsan-Gill Duo Sets Record Partnership Against RCB

Bengaluru, April 25: In an exciting clash on Friday, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced off against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 34th

Xi Jinping Congratulates Presidents of Benin and Iraq on Their Elections

Beijing, April 25: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent separate congratulatory messages on Friday to Romuald Wadagni and Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi

Quote of the Day by Demi Moore: Dont let your wounds make you become someone you're notA powerful lesson on healing, self-identity and inner strength

Quote of the day by Demi Moore shares a simple life lesson. It says do not let pain change your true self. Her life shows struggle, success, and

He Lifeng Meets Blackstone Group Chairman Stephen Schwarzman in Beijing

Beijing, April 25: He Lifeng, a member of the CPC Central Committees Politburo and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with Stephen Schwarzman

TMC jungle raj responsible for RG Kar murder: Modi

KOLKATA, April 24 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the Trinamool Congresss (TMC) jungle raj for the rape and murder of a 31-year-

RSS not Indian Ku Klux Klan, says Hosabale; flags misunderstandings in US

WASHINGTON, Apr 24 : The RSS is not an Indian version of the Ku Klux Klan, the American white supremacist group, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya

BRICS MENA meet held in Delhi; participants express deep concern on situation in Middle East

NEW DELHI, Apr 24 : India chaired the meeting of BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys for the Middle East and North Africa BRICS ME

250 Indian Jews from NE region reach Israel; 1,200 more to reach by 2026 end

JERUSALEM, Apr 24: Some 250 Jews from north-east India have landed in Israel as part of an initiative announced by the government here last year

Will not allow construction of Babri Masjid in Bengal as long as one BJP worker is alive: Amit Shah

KOLKATA, Apr 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday accused the Trinamool Congress of allowing a suspended party leader to build a mosque mo

UK adds names of 33,000 Indian soldiers missing from First World War memorial

LONDON, Apr 24 : The names of 33,000 Indian Army soldiers who died in the First World War but missing from a memorial in Iraq have finally been c

India becoming Vishwaguru is certain to happen, dont doubt countrys future: Bhagwat

NAGPUR, Apr 24 : RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said India will certainly become a Vishwaguru and nobody should harbour any doubts about the c

Mamata Banerjee Critiques PM Modis Boat Ride on Hooghly River

Kolkata, April 25: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday after he enjoyed a boat ride on the

Madhya Pradesh Expands Medical Education to Address Doctor Shortage: Deputy CM Deora

Madhya Pradesh, April 25: Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Deora announced on Friday that the state government is focusing on expanding medical educ

Over 7,900 Crores Allocated for Educational Support to 7.5 Million Disadvantaged Students: Virendra Kumar

New Delhi, April 25: Central Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar, announced that over 7.5 million Scheduled Caste benefici

BJP Welcomes Former AAP MPs Amid Political Turmoil

New Delhi, April 25: Seven Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, have announced their departure from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). In a press co

Judicial orders cant be rendered nugatory by executive inaction: HC

Law Secy directed to respond to persistent non compliance *Pulls up Govt for scant respect to court orders Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 24: In a str

Another Custodian land scam unearthed by ACB in Jammu

3 FIRs registered, revenue officials among others booked Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB

BJP delaying Statehood as punishment: Omar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 24: A day after Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma launched a sharp attack on the Omar Abdullah Government,

Government Enhances Infrastructure Monitoring Through PAIMANA Platform

New Delhi, April 25: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation announced on Friday that it has strengthened the monitoring of large

6 booked under PSA

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 24: Police in Sopore today booked six miscreants under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for their involvement in

Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir

Vijay Hashia iamvhashia@gmail.com Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has launched a 100 day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan to combat drug menace in th

Recovery of excess salary by employer impermissible: CAT

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 24 : Observing the recovery of excess salary by the employer is impermissible, the Central Administrative T

Inquiry ordered into death of infant

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 24: An infant was found dead in the womb at District Hospital Ganderbal last night, with the family allegin

Hormuz at Edge-Tests of Diplomacy and Economics

Prof. D. Mukherjee The Middle East entered a new phase of geopolitical instability on 28 February 2026 when the United States and Israel carried

Political Turmoil as AAP MPs Resign, BJP Welcomes New Members

New Delhi, April 25: The political landscape has shifted dramatically following the resignation of several Members of Parliament from the Aam Aad

Palestinians mourn third youth killed in West Bank

Tell (West Bank), April 24: Violence in the occupied West Bank has escalated sharply this week, with three Palestinian teenagers killed in separa

Samsons form puts Pants ODI spot under threat

New Delhi, April 24: Sanju Samsons superb white-ball form has reignited the debate over Indias ODI wicketkeeper spot, with many fans and experts

Bdesh faces deepening debt crisis

NEW DELHI, April 24: Bangladesh is expected to face a heavy external debt repayment burden of about $26 billion between fiscal years 2026 and 203

Misinformation on Kedarnath Yatra Leads to Legal Action

Dehradun, April 25: Authorities are taking strict action against the spread of misleading and false information regarding the Char Dham Yatra on