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Udhayanidhi Stalin Accuses BJP of Using Puducherry as a Policy Testing Ground

Mumbai, April 8: Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government on Tuesda

Omar inaugurates 2nd edition of Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the trophy for the 2nd edition of the Sher-e-Kashmir Cri

Sat Sharma, Ashok Koul release Special Edition of Kamal Paigam

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 7: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, released Special Edition of its monthly publication, Kamal P

Uniform Civil Code: Time to Translate Constitutional Promise into Reality

Ashok Bhan ashokbhan@rediffmail.com The debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has once again returned to the centre of national discourse foll

CGC Landran organizes seminar on Build with AI Bootcamp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 7: A seminar on topic Build with AI Bootcamp organized by the Department of Emerging Technologies at Chandigar

Kandhari Beverages donates ambulance to HC

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 7: A formal ceremony was held today at the High Court of J&K and Ladakh to mark the generous donation of a ful

RBI May Keep Repo Rate Steady Amid Global Instability and Inflation Risks, Says FICCI President

New Delhi, April 8: Anant Goenka, the President of FICCI, stated on Tuesday that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may maintain the repo rate due t

Iran President: 14 million Iranians ready to die for war, including me

Dubai, April 7: Facing a looming US deadline, Irans president said Tuesday that 14 million Iranians, including himself, have volunteered to sacri

Govt working on crop insurance policy: Itoo

Assures all help to hail-hit farmers Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 7: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Educa

Meryl Streep sparks debate after commenting on Melania Trumps fashion choice

Meryl Streep has drawn attention after commenting on Melania Trumps fashion choices during a Vogue interview with Anna Wintour, moderated by Gret

CM inaugurates Rs 5.93 cr Centre of Excellence for Agriculture

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized that the establishment of Centres of Excellence in agricultur

Gunmen strike Israeli Consulate site in Istanbul

ISTANBUL, April 7: Three gunmen opened fire on police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, triggering a gunfi

Israel intensifies strikes on Iran, says Netanyahu

JERUSALEM, April 7: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday reaffirmed that his country is targeting the Iranian regime with increase

Transforming Lives: Madhya Pradeshs Janman Scheme Empowers Baiga Tribe

Shahdol, April 8: The ambitious PM Janman Housing Scheme by the Government of India is proving to be a boon for marginalized tribes like the Baig

Over 100 children dead in Bdesh measles outbreak

DHAKA, April 7: Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations after an outbreak killed more than 100 children in less than a mo

Kubra Sait Discusses Freedom of Choice Between Cinema and OTT Platforms

Mumbai, April 8: The landscape of Bollywood and digital platforms is evolving rapidly. Audiences now have the freedom to choose whether to watch

Easter pause on energy strikes declared; Russian drone kills four

KYIV, April 7: Ukraine has proposed a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure with Russia over the upcoming Orthodox Easter holiday, Ukrainian

Nepal reshuffles Balen-led cabinet ministers

KATHMANDU, April 7: Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel reshuffled the ranking of ministers in Prime Minister Balendra Shahs cabinet on Tuesday, f

Jharkhands Financial Mismanagement: BJP Criticizes Governments Budget Utilization

Ranchi, April 8: The Jharkhand unit of the BJP has accused the Hemant Soren-led government of financial mismanagement, stating that a significant

Empty cylinders drive migrants back home

Soaring LPG prices are forcing migrant workers back to Bihar. Families are disembarking at Patna Junction, their journeys driven by unaffordable

Uttarakhand CM Claims Double Engine Government Will Emerge in West Bengal

Dehradun, April 8: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has asserted that the people of West Bengal are eager for a Double Engine gover

Abu Azmi Supports Kharges Controversial Statement on BJP and RSS

Mumbai, April 8: Senior leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP), Abu Azmi, has expressed his support for Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges contro

Nepal recalls ambassadors from six countries, including India

KATHMANDU, Apr 7 : Nepal has recalled its ambassadors from six countries, including India, who were appointed by the previous K P Sharma Oli-led

Assam CM flays Cong for not verifying documents before levelling allegations against his family

GUWAHATI, Apr 7 : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday slammed the Congress for not verifying the documents based on which it brou

China rebukes former US Ambassador over comments on Iran, Venezuela

BEIJING, Apr 7 : China on Tuesday criticized former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns for his remarks regarding Chinas stance on Iran and Ven

Uma Bharti sells Poha-Jalebi outside her house to oppose action against roadside eateries

TIKAMGARH (MP), Apr 7 : Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharti on Tuesday protested against the administrations anti-encroachment drive

District Magistrate Inspects Gas Agency in Ghaghola, Directs Immediate Improvements

Noida, April 8: In an effort to enhance transparency and organization in the gas distribution system, the District Magistrate conducted an unanno

BJP seeks action against AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge

BENGALURU, Apr 7: Karnataka BJP on Tuesday lodged a complaint with Director General and Inspector General of Police MA Saleem, seeking registrati

Crop-specific roadmaps being devised with states for scientific farming: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

JAIPUR, Apr 7 : Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said the Centre is working with states to prepare

Trump says he has agreed to suspend 'bombing and attack of Iran' for two weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate

11 Arrested In Connection With Sale Of IPL Tickets In Black

The sale of IPL tickets in black was over a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Superkings (CSK) played at M. Chinnaswamy

Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children

DHAKA, Apr 7 : Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations while trying to contain an ongoing outbreak that has killed more t

Invective has no place in political discourse; everyone should be respected: Tharoor

KOCHI, Apr 7 : Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said that invective should have no place in political discourse and everyone should trea

Noida Approves 7.23% Fee Hike for Schools in Regulatory Meeting

Noida, April 8: A significant review meeting of the District Fee Regulatory Committee was held at the Collectorate auditorium, chaired by the Dis

World Bank Technical Team Visits Capital Region Projects

The delegation toured key project sites, including the Gravity Canal, Neerukonda, Penumaka and translocation facilities across the Amaravati regi

Karnataka BJP Criticizes Mallikarjun Kharge Over RSS-Hostile Remarks

Bengaluru, April 8: The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his remarks re

Maharashtra Cabinet Clears New IT-AI Department

The Maharashtra Resilient Development Programme (MRDP), designed to enhance the states disaster management system, will receive Rs 165 crore in e

Easter Monday-o GH-ni sakgni chadamberang janggitangko gimaata

TURA: Sombar salo, Easter-ni salko gisik raani bak dake jinma chiringrango pinic-ko chani somoio Garo Hills-ni damgittam dingtang dingtang biapra

GoI takes serious steps to prevent Chasoti like tragedy in Kishtwar: Dr Jitendra

Announces Seismological Earthquake Observatory Avtar Bhat KISHTWAR, Apr 7:Union Minister in PMO with independent charge of Science & Technology a

Horse-drawn tanga makes comeback in Srinagar

70-yr-old revives eco-friendly transport Nawshaba Iqbal Srinagar, Apr 7: Amid the steady hum of engines and the rush of motor traffic, the clip-c

Cancer Registry Made Mandatory; All Cases To Be Reported Within One Month

The GO order, issued by health and family welfare secretary Dr Christina Z Chongthu, aims to establish a robust surveillance system to capture ac

Top LeT comdr among 5 arrested, munition recovered

Major interstate terror module, hideouts busted Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Apr 7: Police busted a major interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module and

All issues of CCTVs in PSs will be sorted out: Centre

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that all issues concerning the installation of CCTVs in police stations across the

Foreign Secy heads to Washington

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will begin a three-day visit to Washington DC on Wednesday to review bilateral trade and defence

Kolkata High Court Bar Association Condemns Malda Incident, Suspends Involved Lawyer

New Delhi, April 8: The Kolkata High Court Bar Association has strongly condemned the alleged attack on judicial officials in Malda district, Wes

Rupee falls 16 paise to close at 93.06 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 7 : The rupee depreciated 16 paise to close at 93.06 against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of US Pres

Over 10,000 international flights by Indian carriers cancelled since start of West Asia conflict

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: Indian carriers have cancelled over 10,000 flights since the onset of the West Asia conflict, as escalating tensions and airspa

No exit polls from April 9-29: EC

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: Exit polls can neither be held nor disseminated from 7 am of April 9 till 6.30 pm of April 29 for the five assembly elections t

Bearish Bullion Waits For Ceasefire

MCX spot gold and silver have undergone a sharp correction from their January 29, 2026 peaks.

Heavy Rains in Afghanistan Lead to Tragic Loss of Life

Kabul, April 8: Heavy rainfall and sudden flooding in Afghanistans Khost province have resulted in the tragic deaths of three women after a wall

Punjab Police Busts Major Drug Trafficking Ring, Arrests Four and Seizes 16.8 Kilograms of Heroin

Chandigarh, April 8: Punjab Police has made significant strides in combating drug trafficking by dismantling an interstate drug smuggling module.

Pakistani Cricketer Fakhar Zaman Denies Retirement Rumors Amid Controversy

Mumbai, April 8: Pakistani cricketer Fakhar Zaman has dismissed reports suggesting he plans to retire from T20 international cricket. This comes

Indian Railways Embraces AI and Digital Technology for Enhanced Safety and Services

New Delhi, April 8: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the crucial role of artificial intelligence (AI) in railway safety, stating, The

Madagascar declares state of emergency over energy situation due to Iran war

Local media in Madagascar reported widespread fuel shortages

Giriraj Singh Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Plotting Riots in Bengal

New Delhi, April 8: Amid the heightened tensions surrounding the West Bengal Assembly elections, Union Minister Giriraj Singh has made shocking a

Taylor Frankie Paul files restraining order against Dakota Mortensen amid ongoing legal dispute

Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen are involved in a growing legal battle after both filed restraining orders against each other following

MP/ Class Nine Girl Student Set Herself On Fire After Being Harassed By Minor Boy, Battling With Her Life In Hospital

The incident took place in the Khurai area under Malthon police station limits, a couple of days ago, police said.

Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Election Commission Over Voter List Controversy in West Bengal

Kolkata, April 8: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the Spec

Rahul Gandhi's absence fuels alliance friction buzz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made multiple visits to Tamil Nadu for campaigning, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's absence has fueled spec

Ayodhya Saints Praise Proposal to Relocate Meat Shops in Haridwar

Ayodhya, April 8: A wave of joy swept through the saint community in Ayodhya as the Haridwar Municipal Corporation unanimously passed a proposal

J&K Police Dismantle Major InterState LashkareTaiba Network

Two Pakistanis among five accused arrested

Congress Unveils Manifesto for West Bengal Elections, Prioritizes Economic Growth

Kolkata, April 8: The Congress party released its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly elections on Tuesday. The document emphasizes improving

Amit Shah slams Mallikarjun Kharge for likening BJP-RSS to 'snake'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly condemned Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's illiterate jibe at BJP supporters and his venomous snake ana

Akhilesh Yadav Predicts Mamata Banerjees Victory in Bengal Elections

Lucknow, April 8: The leader of the Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, has expressed confidence that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will win the up

Top 5 youngsters who stole spotlight in IPL 2026 so far

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS New Delhi, April 7: The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 h

BJP Aims to Empower and Enrich India: Hemant Khandelwal

Bhopal, April 8: Hemant Khandelwal, the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh, stated that the party has never compromi

RCB return a turning point, says Padikkal

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS New Delhi, April 7: Indian cricketer Devdutt Padikkal has admitted

U.S. disrupts Russian military-run DNS hijacking network, Justice Department says

U.S. Justice Deartment said that the GRU used routers to facilitate hijacking operations against worldwide targets, including individuals in mili

Starc key for DC, says coach Munaf Patel

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS New Delhi, April 7: Delhi Capitals have won their first two games

Unity Among Sanatanis Can Thwart Anti-Hindu Conspiracies: CM Yogi

Mathura, April 8: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called for unity among the Sanatan community in the presence of saints. Citing Ayo

Gujarat Titans meet unbeaten DC

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS MATCH TODAY DELHI CAPITALS VS GUJARAT TITANS AT 7:30 PM UNSEASONA

BJP Holds Meeting to Finalize Candidates for Local Elections in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, April 8: The Gujarat BJPs State Election Committee convened a nearly six-hour meeting at the Chief Ministers residence on Tuesday to

RAHANE DEFENDS HIS BATTING APPROACH

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS Kolkata, April 7: Amid growing criticism over his batting approach

Bangladeshs Foreign Minister Arrives in New Delhi for Key Meetings

New Delhi, April 8: Bangladeshs Foreign Minister Khalidur Rahman arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday evening as part of a Goodwill Tour. Dhaka hopes

KKR should push Rinku up the order: Ganguly

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS RAVI BISHNOI HOLDS IPL 2026 PURPLE CAP WITH 7 WKTS Kolkata, April 7: Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly thinks that

ECI Launches International Election Visitor Program with Participation from 23 Countries

New Delhi, April 8: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated the International Election Visitor Program (IEVP) 2026 in light of the u

Heatwave Alert Issued To 14 Mandals In Kakinada

District collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad said several mandals, including Tallarevu, Karapa, Kajuluru, Kakinada Urban, Kakinada Rural, Pithapuram

State observes World Health Day with focus on early screening and science-driven care

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 7: Meghalaya observed World Health Day on Tuesday under the theme Together for Health: Stand with Science, focusi

Dr. Neelam Goyal Calls PFB Reactors Criticality a Major Victory for India

Surat, April 8: Nuclear energy expert Dr. Neelam Goyal hailed the achievement of criticality in the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFB) in Kalpa

MP/ Radio Collar Fitted With Tigress, Slain In MP Reserve, Hacked? Probe Demanded

This needs to be probed. It is a grave matter. I have written to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to conduct an investigation int

NTPC Announces Job Openings for 55 Positions, Including Physicians

New Delhi, April 8: A golden opportunity has emerged for those seeking employment with the countrys largest electricity generation company. The N

Grit, self-learning new equalisers in education landscape of Mlaya

Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA, April 7: From a barbers modest home in Tura to the remote borders of Mahendraganj, this years MBoSE SSLC toppers have s

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians Opt for Bowling After Rain Delays Toss

Guwahati, April 8: In a rain-affected match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) won the toss against the Rajasthan R

U.S stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq make gains but Dow Jones fall. Here's what to expect on Wednesday

U.S. Stocl Market Today: Donald Trump's decsion on Iran will hold the key on Wednesday.

Any Language...: Rahul Gandhi Slams Trump Over Iran War Threat

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said any language or action that contemplates the end of civilisation is unacceptable in the modern world and assert

Netanyahu Intensifies Campaign Against Iranian Regime, Targets Infrastructure

New Delhi, April 8: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced an escalation in operations against the Iranian regime. He stated tha

Mere use of word 'bastard' without sexual element not obscenity: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court clarified that using the word astard alone, without sexual intent, doesn't constitute obscenity under IPC Section 294. Justice

Parents Queue Up For Admission At Nalgonda Govt School

The building was constructed by Komatireddy Pratheek Reddy Foundation with Rs 8 crore. The school was named after roads and buildings minister Ko

Telangana HC Grants Interim Stay on GST Levy for Extra Neutral Alcohol

The petitioner contended that ENA, primarily used as a base for the manufacture of alcoholic liquor for human consumption, fell outside the ambit

Peaceful Campaign in Davanagere South and Bagalkot, Says DK Shivakumar

Davanagere, April 8: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister and President of the State Congress Committee, DK Shivakumar, announced that the election c