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Kerala Election 2026: What UDF, LDF, and NDA promise in their manifestos

Kerala, currently governed by Left Democratic Front, is poised for a tight contest against United Democratic Front, while National Democratic All

Building the information backbone for Indias drinking water future

Pipes and pumps will deliver water, but trusted, shared information will keep them working well for years; when digital infrastructure supports p

Swapped trailer: Michael B. Jordan voices a woodland creature in Netflixs animated buddy comedy

Directed by Nathan Greno, the film also stars Cedric the Entertainer, Justina Machado, Tracy Morgan, Lolly Adefope, and Ambika Mod

Jasmine Sandlas Reflects on Her Journey from Small Clubs to Stardom

Mumbai, April 3: Renowned singer Jasmine Sandlas is currently celebrating the success of her latest hit, Dhurandhar. The songs from the film have

Alleged mastermind behind Malda violence detained, 35 arrested

Moffakkerul Islam, a lawyer by profession who had contested 2021 on AIMIM ticket was seen giving speech outside BDO office and urging the crowd n

UN Security Council vote to secure Hormuz, rules out offensive force

UN to vote on securing global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution allows only defensive action, not military escalation. UN Sec

Anupam Kher: Theater Reflects Possibilities, Not Just Performers

Mumbai, April 3: Renowned actor Anupam Kher has carved a unique niche in theater alongside his film career. His popular play, Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta H

West Asia Conflict: Kin Of India's First Victim Move HC

The family of Dixit Solanki who died last month in a attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman has moved the Bombay HC; seek return of mo

Iran warns against 'provocative action' ahead of UN vote on Hormuz force

Iran on Friday warned the UN Security Council against any provocative action ahead of a vote on a draft resolution mandating a force to protect s

Nitish Reddy credits 'special person' for bowling transformation, says will 'reveal identity later'

Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy attributes his bowling comeback to a secret mentor. He delivered a match-winning performance a

Indian Government Suspends Mandatory Free Seat Selection for Flights

New Delhi, April 3: The central government has temporarily suspended its previous order mandating that at least 60% of flight seats be available

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Silenced, but not defeated: Raghav Chadha hints at blowback after removal as AAP deputy leader

In the video message in Hindi, Raghav Chadha also said that he is that river, which when the moment comes, becomes a flood

Raghav Chadha Claims Suppression Within AAP, Vows to Continue Fighting for Public Issues

New Delhi, April 3: Raghav Chadha, a Rajya Sabha MP from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has made serious allegations against his own party through so

Watch: Trump removes Pam Bondi, signals tougher legal push with Todd Blanche

U.S. President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi, marking a major shake-up in the Justice Department amid rising political tens

Oracle layoffs update: Amid thousands of job cuts, US IT firm's big move triggers massive backlash online

Oracle India layoffs: US tech giant Oracle has been facing backlash online for filing thousands of foreign workers' petitions at a time when it l

New Trade Deals Help Reduce US Trade Deficit, Claims White House

Washington, April 3: The White House has asserted that new trade agreements with several countries, including India, have played a crucial role i

Silenced, Not Defeated: Chadha Slams AAP After Rajya Sabha Post Removal

NEW DELHI, Apr 3: AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Friday said he has been silenced, not defeated, a day after being removed as the partys deputy leader i

Kuwait oil refinery units on fire after drone attack: state media

The state media reported that emergency teams were working to contain the blazes

Indias defence exports hit all-time high: Heres what Indian arms companies are shipping to US, France and more

Defence exports have surged to an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, a 62.7% increase driven by both public and private sectors. Thi

Kerala polls: State election commission seeks report on charges of fake Aadhaar cards in Payyannur

Complaint by Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee also alleges widespread inclusion of duplicate votes in Payyanur and Kalliyasseri Assembly constit

Congress Leader Rajendra Bhartis Assembly Membership Terminated Amid Fraud Conviction

Bhopal, April 3: The assembly membership of Congress leader Rajendra Bharti has been terminated following his conviction in a cooperative bank sc

Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban

A spokesperson for Communications Minister Anika Wells said she had not toughened her stance due to global attention, declining to comment furthe

Watermelon in my sharbat at Madurai roadside shops

Choose your pick from milk, nannari, elaneer or watermelon, as sharbat shops across the city offer refreshing fruity flavours, served in colourfu

U.S. Senators Introduce MATCH Act to Curb Chinas Access to Chip Tools

Washington, April 3: The United States has taken significant steps to prevent China and other rivals from accessing critical chip manufacturing t

Bengal: 'Mastermind' of judicial officers' gherao in Malda arrested from Bagdogra airport

West Bengal Police apprehended advocate Mofakkarul Islam at Bagdogra airport. He is accused of orchestrating the gherao of seven judicial officer

Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

At the EU-funded Greek Safer Internet Centre in Athens, calls to a helpline which offers support to child victims of cyberbullying more than doub

Oil prices surge while Asian share prices rise moderately

Benchmark U.S. crude rose 11.4% to $111.54 a barrel. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel

FIFA World Cup: Irans Matches Still Unresolved Amid Tensions

New Delhi, April 3: Amid rising tensions and war-like conditions in the Middle East, FIFA and international football diplomacy have reached a cri

Middle East War: Fresh satellite images show destruction at Irans Qeshm port after US-Israeli attack

Recent satellite imagery reveals significant destruction to port infrastructure on Qeshm Island, Iran, following coordinated strikes by the US an

DMK Intensifies Election Campaign in Southern Tamil Nadu, CM Stalin to Rally in Tirunelveli Today

Chennai, April 3: In the lead-up to the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to embark on a significant campaign tour

Iran war is violent pregnancy of new world order: Ex MoS MJ Akbar

A new world order is emerging from the West Asia conflict. The United Nations Charter's authority has weakened. Pakistan's mediation efforts fail

'Main dariya hoon, waqt aane par sailaab banunga': Raghav Chadha says he is silenced, not defeated in a message to 'aam aadmi'

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha has been replaced as the party's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. Chadha stated he was silenced, not defeated,

Major Weather Shift in NCR: Alerts for Thunderstorms, Rain, and Hail Throughout the Week

New Delhi, April 3: The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a fresh forecast indicating a significant change in weather across Delhi-NCR

Rajasthan Leads In Health Services With Right To Health And Chiranjeevi Schemes: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister

Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addressed a press conference at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, highli

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti disqualified from MP Assembly after conviction in cheating case

Following deliberations on the issue on Thursday (April 2) night, the Vidhan Sabha authorities issued a notification annulling Mr. Bhartis member

Cloudy skies in Delhi; AQI poor

The maximum temperature is expected to touch 33 degrees Celsius

Iran shoots down second US F-35 fighter jet, says pilot survival unlikely

Middle East war: Iran reports shooting down a US F-35 fighter jet over its territory. This comes as Iran also launched missiles towards Israel. T

Silenced, Not Defeated: Raghav Chadha Posts Video Message For 'Aam Aadmi'

Raghav Chadha vs AAP: Silenced, Not Defeated: Raghav Chadha Posts Video Message For 'Aam Aadmi'

Indian Stock Market Declines for Sixth Consecutive Week Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Mumbai, April 3: The Indian stock market has closed down for the sixth consecutive week due to rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and sign

Kerala Assembly election 2026: Opposing fronts offer to hike welfare pension, enhanced health insurance coverage, metro rail

Both fronts release manifestos for Kerala polls on same day; UDF guarantees include free bus travel for women, welfare pension hike to 3,000 per

Fish, Identity, Votes: Bengal's Favourite Food Becomes A Key Symbol In Polls

Fish becomes a potent political symbol in West Bengal elections, linked to Bengali identity and culture.

Traffic Movement Restricted On GawranMargan-Warwan Route; Advisory Issued For April 3

Kokernag, Apr 3: The Sub Divisional Magistrate Kokernag on Friday issued an advisory regulating vehicular movement on the Gawran towards Margan-W

Blast Outside Punjab BJP Office In Chandigarh: Two Suspects Identified

Chandigarh, Apr 3: Two suspects in the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters here have been identified, a senior official of the Chandigarh p

Is Tender Coconut Water An Overrated Summer Drink? Benefits, Side Effects And Correct Daily Dose Explained

Tender coconut water has recently become a hot topic of discussion, as some people are calling it an overrated summer drink. Here is what the sci

Maharashtra doctors death: Accused suspended policeman Gopal Badane granted bail

Gopal Badane filed bail application with court arguing that he was falsely implicated in the alleged crime and he had met the victim in the cours

Fertility Clinic Chain Leads the Way With AI-Powered Infertility Solutions

Infertility clinic chain Gaudium IVF and Women Health Limited has introduced artificial intelligence-led infertility treatment in India, integrat

26-year-old Bihar techie found dead at Hyderabad apartment, she got married just two months back

Police have taken the husband of a 26-year-old software engineer who was found hanging from a ceiling fan in the hall of her flat in Hyderabad. P

NCERT Enters Higher Education Space With Deemed University Tag

NCERT will now be able to offer undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and specialised programmes in education.

Kharg Island: How even the Portuguese, Dutch, and British empires failed to control a small island now in the US crosshairs

Kharg Island, a strategically vital Persian Gulf location, has repeatedly attracted global powers due to its deep waters and role in Iran's oil e

US returns Chinese drug fugitive in rare extradition: Report

The United States has repatriated a Chinese national suspected of drug smuggling and trafficking to China. This marks a significant development i

ACB Searches Detect Irregularities at Warangal SRO Office

During the searches, 20 unauthorized agents and document writers were found present in the office. An unaccounted amount of Rs.47,450 was seized

India, Nigeria Account For One-Third Of Global Under-Five Deaths In 2023: Study

The absolute number of deaths among children aged five or less in India and Nigeria accounted for about one-third of the global under-five deaths

OpenAI buys tech talk show TBPN in push to shape AI narrative

OpenAI chief of strategy Fidji Simo said in an internal message to staff that the acquisition would help the company engage more authentically wi

IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma fined 25 per cent of match fee for showing dissent at umpire's decision

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma faced a penalty. He was fined 25 percent of his match fees and received one demerit point. This action foll

Trump's White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction

A key agency has approved President Donald Trump's White House ballroom plan. This comes despite a judge ordering a halt to construction. The Nat

Japan's order for Tomahawk missiles delayed by US use in Iran, Bloomberg News says

Japan's planned acquisition of hundreds of Tomahawk missiles from the United States is encountering delays. Washington has informed Tokyo that de

Does Iran have a path to the bomb?

Iran is a nuclear-capable state; in the event Israel strikes it with a nuclear weapon, it could retaliate but how quickly is a separate question

Cook from Bihar murdered by hotel owner and others in Sagar

He was suspected of stealing money from the hotel

Unseasonal Rain and Fog Transform Weather in Sinnar

Mumbai, April 3: The weather in Sinnar, a region in Nashik district, has taken an unexpected turn. Typically known for its intense heat, April ha

Eight killed, 95 injured as US-Israeli strikes hit Iran`s B1 Bridge

Reports indicated that those affected included travellers, local villagers, and families who were outdoors observing Nature Day. The presence of

China plans to upgrade some petrochemical plants, phase out others by 2029

China is set to upgrade some older petrochemical plants while shutting down others by 2029. This move aims to improve the supply-demand balance i

Indian Stock Market Closed on Good Friday, Trading Resumes Monday

Mumbai, April 3: The Indian stock market is closed today, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and t

V-P, PM Recall Jesus' Sacrifice on Good Friday

May this day further deepen the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness. May brotherhood and hope guide us all, he said.

White House set to release Trump's budget 2027 with major increase in defense spending

President Donald Trump's 2027 budget prioritizes military spending, proposing a substantial boost for the Pentagon. This plan signals a shift awa

Who is Todd Blanche, the former Trump lawyer whos the Presidents pick for acting attorney general

Before picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client

Assam Elections: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren predicts tea tribe vote shift to JMM

Assam Elections: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren predicted a shift in the tea tribe-Adivasi vote towards Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. He campaig

Australia Refuses to Negotiate Drug Subsidy Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure

Canberra, April 3: The Australian government has firmly stated that it will not alter its drug subsidy program despite pressure from the United S

When jobless children break parents: Study flags hidden mental health crisis

Unemployment of adult children linked to rising depression risk among older Indians

Karisma Kapoor Remembers Her Mother Babita with Tears: I Am Who I Am Because of Her

Mumbai, April 3: Renowned Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, who delivered numerous hits in the 1990s, has established herself among the top actre

From Kolkata to Delhi, Devotees Commemorate Jesus Christ's Sacrifice on Good Friday

In Delhi, devotees also took part in prayers at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Gol Dak Khana and St Thomas Church, RK Puram Sector 2, observing

Word of The Day: Selenophile

Discover the 'selenophile,' an individual captivated by the moon's ethereal beauty and tranquil glow. This term, rooted in Greek, describes those

Kishan Reddy urges private investment in coal gasification; outlines 8,500Cr Cabinet plan

Chhattisgarhs Unique Water Conservation Model Gains National Attention

Raipur, April 3: Chhattisgarhs Korba district has set a remarkable example in the field of water conservation, gaining recognition across the nat

Christina Marie Plante: Arizona girl who disappeared at 13 found alive after 32 years; what we know so far

Christina Marie Plante: A 13-year-old Arizona girl, Christina Marie Plante, who vanished in 1994 while walking to a horse stable, has been found

U.S. Bill Aims for Permanent Lunar Base by 2030 Amidst Space Race with China

Washington, April 3: A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill directing NASA to establish the initial framework for a permanent base on the Moon by

After crash, Tiger Woods told deputy he was 'talking to the president,' body camera shows

Tiger Woods was arrested on DUI charges in Florida after crashing his SUV, with bodycam footage showing him appearing disoriented and failing a s

'Indian friends in safe hands, no worries': Iran assures India of safe passage in Hormuz amid escalating war crisis

Iran assures India its vessels are safe amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, asserting only Iran and Oman will determine its future. India has resumed

Rajnath Singh to Commission Stealth Frigate INS Taragiri in Vizag

Rajnath Singh noted that the commissioning reflects the Indian Navy's sustained focus on strengthening combat readiness and operational might

Is Netanyahu real or AI? | Generative AI warps truth of West Asia war

So how do you prove what's real is real when the line between reality and fabrication has blurred so much in the fog of the West Asia war?

Dalit History Month: writers and artists recommend essential anti-caste books

From Shailaja Paik toAnkitaKawade, powerful works that Indias prominent Dalit writers suggest

Enhanced Security Measures in Chennai Ahead of PM Modis Visit

Chennai, April 3: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis arrival, stringent security arrangements have been implemented throughout Chennai. The P

Kerala assembly polls: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy unveils UDF manifesto, calls it the beginning of a 'golden era'

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy launched the UDF manifesto in Kochi, declaring an end to Kerala's 'dark era' and the dawn of a 'golden era.' He critic

Petrol, Diesel price today (April 3): As global oil prices jump, check latest fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities

Petrol, Diesel price today: Despite the Brent crude hovering around $ 110 per barrel due to the ongoing Middle East war, the petrol and diesel pr

Petroleum Secretary met State Chief Secretaries, addressed concerns about LPG for autos, migrant workers

The Petroleum Secretary sought states consider targeted distribution of 5 KG FTL cylinder, autos that can run both on petrol, LPG considering usi

Will Brand Pinarayi survive Keralas electoral cycle?

Kerala's 2026 assembly elections will test Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's governance model against mounting voter unease, fiscal stress, and i

Police Encounter with Criminals in Barsana Leads to Arrests and Injuries

Mathura, April 3: In a joint operation early Friday morning, police and the Special Operations Group (SOG) engaged in a shootout with two notorio

U.S. Defense Secretary Orders Army Chief to Retire Amid Pentagon Shakeup

Washington, April 3: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered Army Chief of Staff General Randy George to retire immediately. Following th

April 4 Panchang: Important Dates and Auspicious Times to Note

New Delhi, April 3: The Panchang holds significant importance in Sanatan Dharma. It determines the days commencement and auspicious or inauspicio

View: Bombing Irans great mosque could cost the world

Iran war: The writer reflects on wartime destruction in London to highlight concerns about ongoing strikes in Iran, especially the historic city