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Bomb threat email to Bengaluru airport turns out to be hoax; case registered

The sender of the email, reportedly written in Tamil, claimed to be part of a group from Coimbatore wanting to take revenge against the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government for betraying them.

8 Apr 2026 5:58 pm
CAG flags major violations in Visakhapatnam Rushikonda resort project, costs surge to 350 crore

CAG audit finds no Detailed Project Report, no judicial preview, and contract lapses in Rushikonda resort redevelopment; project cost rose from 164 crore to 350 crore under YSRCP

8 Apr 2026 5:58 pm
Rupee likely to stabilise at 92-93 level: EAC-PM Chairman Mahendra Dev

The chairman of the EAC-PM noted that India's economic resilience and sound macroeconomic fundamentals provide the capacity to absorb external shocks

8 Apr 2026 5:57 pm
Tweets by journalist Rana Ayyub derogatory, communal: Delhi High Court

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, who was hearing a lawyer's petition alleging that Ms. Ayyub's tweets insulted Hindu Deities and evered historical figures, observed that even an FIR was also directed to be registered against her in relation to the tweets and called upon the Centre, Delhi Police and X to work in tandem and do the needful in 24 hours.

8 Apr 2026 5:55 pm
In Focus podcast | What is behind U.S.- Iran ceasefire?

Stanly Johny speaks to us about the fragile U.S.Iran ceasefire and whether it marks de-escalation or a pause in conflict.

8 Apr 2026 5:46 pm
Rising mercury fails to dull poll outreach in Erode

With just two weeks left for the hustings, political parties step up canvassing votes across Erode district, and not even a heatwave on the loose can deter them

8 Apr 2026 5:46 pm
IPL 2026 | We didnt execute our bowling plans, says Jayawardene

CRICKET | They have the license to go up front. I think we missed our line and lengths, and they played really well

8 Apr 2026 5:40 pm
Goa nightclub fire: ED attaches assets worth over 17 crore

The federal probe agency took action against the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' club under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

8 Apr 2026 5:38 pm
Over 150 fall ill after suspected food poisoning at temple feast in Mattannur in Kerala

Health authorities say a majority of patients were discharged after being administered fluids, but children and elderly persons continued to return with persistent symptoms

8 Apr 2026 5:32 pm
What are VOCs?

Ever recognised the unique smell of new books, fresh paint, or the inside of a brand new car? If you have, then have you ever wondered the reason behind this scent and how it spreads? Well, todays the day you find out!

8 Apr 2026 5:25 pm
Actions without excessive thinking: How does our brain form habits?

Whether its filling your waterbottle before school, or reaching for your phone every few minutes. Ever wonder why your body seems to have a mind of its own when it comes to performing tasks like this on a frequent basis?

8 Apr 2026 5:04 pm
India welcomes ceasefire, stresses dialogue and diplomacy

Government calls for de-escalation and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, does not acknowledge Pakistans role in U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks

8 Apr 2026 5:01 pm
DMK, BJP alliances in shambles due to intense infighting: TVK chief Vijay

Mr. Vijay claimed that a section of the Congress party had been purchased by the DMK, while the real Congress was with the TVK, which was striving hard to save the secular fabric

8 Apr 2026 5:00 pm
Sensex, Nifty jump nearly 4% on U.S.-Iran ceasefire, correction in crude prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 2,946.32 points or 3.95% to settle at 77,562.90

8 Apr 2026 4:58 pm
Thailand confirms three deaths from vessel attacked in Straitof Hormuz

Thailand said 20 crew members were rescued by the Omani navy after the attack

8 Apr 2026 4:50 pm
Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes U.S. will now resume Ukraine talks

We welcome the decision not to proceed further down the path of armed escalation, says Kremlin spokesman

8 Apr 2026 4:48 pm
Rupee surges 47 paise to close at 92.59 per USD on Iran-U.S. ceasefire, RBI pause on policy rates

The central bank's six-member Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to keep the benchmark repurchase rate at 5.25%, flagging heightened uncertainty after the West Asia conflict drove crude prices sharply higher

8 Apr 2026 4:26 pm
Veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai passes away; tributes pour in

A senior leader of the Congress, Kidwai had a public career spanning more than six decades; after several terms in the Lok Sabha, she entered the Rajya Sabha in 2004 and remained active in public life well into her eighties

8 Apr 2026 4:23 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Congress demands ECI to act over money for votes allegations against Palakkad BJP candidate Sobha Surendran

In a video that went viral, alleged BJP workers are seen slipping a wad of currency notes in the hands of a senior citizen at Kannadi in Palakkad

8 Apr 2026 4:22 pm
Karnataka 2nd PUC results 2026: KSEAB to announce annual exam-1 marks on April 9 at 3 p.m.

This year, for the first time, marks cards will also be made available digitally through DigiLocker.

8 Apr 2026 4:21 pm
Jayanti Kumareshs veena recital adds a new dimension to Bhilwara Sur Sangam

In its 13th year, the festival, regarded as a prominent Hindustani music platform, has begun to showcase Carnatic musicians too.

8 Apr 2026 4:09 pm
AstaGuru Auction house brings Raza, Husain, Souza and other masters to Nehru Centre, Mumbai

The third edition of ShowKeen brings together over 40 artists and more than 200 modern and contemporary Indian artworks, alongside panel discussions

8 Apr 2026 4:06 pm
M. Sai Kumar to be Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary; Sandeep Mittal to head Armed Police, DVAC

Meanwhile, official sources said that the incumbent Chief Secretary, N. Muruganandam, was relieved of his duties on Wednesday

8 Apr 2026 4:02 pm
Summer heat and oil shock raise concerns for Indias energy demand

Peak summer electricity demand, rising crude oil prices, and West Asia tensions threaten to push Indias energy demand, import bill and inflation higher

8 Apr 2026 3:58 pm
From Kolam to Digna: Why floor drawings deserve to be seen as art

What we step over every day becomes the subject of a deeper conversation in at On Painted Ground, a magazine which brings floor drawings back into focus as living traditions

8 Apr 2026 3:58 pm
BJP MLA S.N. Channabasappa turns down tickets for IPL matches in Bengaluru, cites death of 11 persons in stampede

Shivamogga MLA said the cry of 11 persons who lost their lives in a stampede during the IPL victory celebrations of RCB in 2025 is still ringing in his ears

8 Apr 2026 3:55 pm
Andhra Pradesh liquor scam: High Court grants bail to main accused Raj Kesireddy

Andhra Pradesh High Court grants bail to Raj Kesireddy, main accused in 3,200 crore A.P. liquor scam, months after Supreme Court rejected his bail plea.

8 Apr 2026 3:53 pm
TAPMIs graduation ceremony in Manipal on April 11

The graduation ceremony will be held as part of the 33rd convocation of MAHE

8 Apr 2026 3:50 pm
Sattankulam custodial deaths: The chilling account of Head Constable Revathi who spoke out against her colleagues

He can withstand good beating; he is strong; looks like he eats a hundred idlis, said the cops about Benicks, according to Ms. Revathis statement

8 Apr 2026 3:47 pm
Two-day arm wrestling competition in Mangaluru from April 11

Men, women and physically challenged persons can compete in separate categories

8 Apr 2026 3:44 pm
Shankar Shad Mushaira: When poets hold a mirror to turbulent times

Held in the shadow of global tensions, stalwarts of Urdushayarilit up the evening at the 57th Shankar-Shad Mushaira in Delhi.

8 Apr 2026 3:41 pm
West Asia conflict: India welcomes ceasefire between Iran and U.S.

We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to lasting peace in West Asia says Ministry of External Affairs

8 Apr 2026 3:41 pm
Understanding Market Falls: The Recovery Math Investors Often Overlook

Markets may fall sharply, but recovery often builds quietly, step by step, not all at once.

8 Apr 2026 3:39 pm
Crude oil surge hits Bikaners packaging and namkeen industry hard

In Bikaner, rising crude oil prices have led to a sharp increase in plastic packaging costs, disrupting production and supply chains.

8 Apr 2026 3:35 pm
Finish Announces Bollywood Star Ayushmann Khurrana as Brand Ambassador, Launches Campaign to Show India the Right Way to Dishwash

Campaign showcases the power of Finish Ultimate Plus tablets and Bosch dishwashers in tackling tough cooking stains without the need for pre-rinsing

8 Apr 2026 3:31 pm
Launch date of first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan to be announced this week: ISRO Chairperson

The first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan will demonstrate end-to-end mission, including aerodynamics characterisation of human rated launch vehicle, mission operations of orbital module, and re-entry and recovery of crew module

8 Apr 2026 3:26 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: ECI seeks removal of political advertisements on channels, online platforms

ECI demands immediate removal of political ads during Kerala Assembly polls silence period to ensure fair competition

8 Apr 2026 3:25 pm
Durai Vaiko hits out at BJP MLA in Modakkurichi, questions implementation of schemes

He was addressing the media while campaigning for the partys candidate, S. Senthil Nathan, in the constituency, who is contesting on the DMKs Rising Sun symbol

8 Apr 2026 3:22 pm