Cyclonic circulation brings rain in parts of Rajasthan; forecast of thunderstorms and hail
Several districts, including Jaipur, Ajmer and Udaipur are likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds
NASAs Artemis II mission will be a grand success: ISRO chairman V. Narayanan
Recalling past human landings on the moon, Dr. Narayanan said the Artemis programme is a step towards repeating the feat
Explosion hits pro-Israel centre in the Netherlands
The incident comes after a string of similar night-time attacks on Jewish sites in the Netherlands and neighbouring Belgium
The remote hamlet, with 384 voters, including 195 men and 189 women, lies about 6 km off the ThamaraikaraiBargur stretch on the AnthiyurKollegal Road
In a sharp personal critique, Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi has compromised Indias sovereignty, claiming that Modi treats U.S. President Donald Trump with undue deference
Telegrams Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs
Telegram said Moscow is trying to force Russians to use MAX, a state-backed messenger app schools and universities have been told to use
Delhi court acquits husband, in-laws in dowry death case
Sessions Court acquits Husband in the dowry death case, citing lack of evidence
New hope as Jumpstart initiative succeeds with birth of Great Indian Bustard chick
An initiative to boost the population of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard is showing promising results.
Collector confirms the incident, saying 18 stable after badam milk incident in Singupuram.
Tasked to work on Indias 2036 Olympic bid, 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad: Leander Paes
The tennis legend said hosting the Olympics could help transform India's sporting ecosystem and strengthen its global standing
Kerala Opposition Leader claims attempts are being made through such surveys to create an artificial impression of a neck-and-neck contest; avers UDF will secure over 100 seats and come to power
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: DAN DA DAN Season 2, Gachiakuta lead nominations
Anime Award winners will be presented by Asuka Saito, DANNA, RZA, Nyvi Estephan, Rashmika Mandanna, Winston Duke, and more May 23
U.K. charges three men with arson over attack on Jewish community ambulances
The ambulances were set on fire on March 23 in what British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack.
Government hiding foreign surveillance via CCTVs, apps; public security at risk: Rahul Gandhi
Chinese cameras remain installed inside government buildings. Banned Chinese apps are resurfacing under changed names. Foreign AI platforms are processing sensitive data, claims Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Director Madhushree Dutta interview by Meenakshi Shedde | Flying Tigers | Berlinale 2026
Flying Tigers, about wars pushing women into public life, premiered at 76th Berlin International Film Festival. Flying Tigers was the World War II U.S. military unit operating between Assam (India) and China. Among the few Indian documentary filmmakers with theatrical releases, veteran director Madhusree Dutta tells Meenakshi Shedde, South Asia senior programme advisor at TIFF Toronto and former Berlinale South Asia delegate, about returning to filmmaking after 20 years.
Church in Ennore sets up pastoral desk for transgender people
The desk will cater to trans persons, particularly in Chennai, and aims to address the communitys spiritual needs, as well as concerns related to employment and mental health counselling
The rise of Indian craft vodka local flavours, innovative filtration processes, and big ambitions
From locally sourced rice-based vodkas to Himalayan spring water spirits, Indian vodkas are focussing on ingredients that showcase the countrys produce
Over the past 16 years, political parties have been holding out mere promises on building service lanes during elections but neglect the issue after coming to power, the federation charged
The rescue operation, which began around 6 p.m., went on till about 3 a.m.
Pakistan rejects media reports of collapse of initiative to facilitate U.S., Iran talks
Speculation emerged after a senior official of the Foreign Ministry briefed a select group of journalists on Pakistans efforts to find a negotiated settlement of the ongoing conflict
Forget democracy, says Burkina Faso military leader Traore
Captain Ibrahim Traor aims to rule for long term, says democracy kills
Rescue operation after Iran shoots U.S. fighter jet, one crew member missing
A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran, with one crew member rescued and another still missing. A high-risk search is underway as Iran claims it also hit a second U.S. aircraft.
Sexual abuse case: Kerala filmmaker Ranjith sent to three days police custody
His bail application will be considered on April 7. The prosecution has argued that his police custody was required in view of the serious nature of the alleged crime
Uproar in J&K Assembly over Ganderbal encounter; Speaker says time-bound probe ordered by L-G
The Army has claimed that the man killed in the encounter in Arhama forests on March 31 identified as Ganderbal resident Rashid Ahmad Mughal was a terrorist
No kosha, no aloo: Kolkatas Rannaghor by Sienna breaks all the rules
Fast-growing wildfire in Southern California triggers evacuations
A Cal Fire map showed the fire burning in a recreational area near the city of Moreno Valley, which has a population of roughly 200,000. The city is 103 km east of Los Angeles.
3,699 domestic LPG cylinders seized in Telangana from March 12
Downed planes spell new peril for Trump as Tehran hunts missing U.S. pilot
The prospect of a U.S. service person alive and on the run in Iran raises the stakes for Washington in a conflict with low public support among Americans and no sign of an imminent end
Collapse of Tokyo's aging cherry blossom trees during viewing season raises safety concerns
Last year, 85 trees fell in Tokyo parks, injuring three people, and many were cherry trees, according to Masakazu Noguchi, a Tokyo metropolitan official in charge of public parks
As wall artists continue to play an important role in election campaign, a handful of them talk about their craft and what keeps them going
In Nalanda, faith turned fatal
On March 31, over 10,000 devotees, mostly women, thronged the Sheetla Mata temple in Nalanda, Bihar. The temple, which normally holds 500-1,000 people, was overwhelmed, triggering a stampede that claimed nine lives. Victims families allege that priests let devotees enter through the exit gate after collecting money.Amit Bhelarireports on how poor crowd management and inadequate arrangements worsened the tragedy
Supreme Court Judge recuses from case after prior counsel role comes to light
In view of the development, the bench recalled its March 17 order and directed that the matter be listed before another bench, as may be directed by the Chief Justice of India
IPL 2026: CSKs biggest concern for the rest of the tournament will be their bowling, says Gavaskar
CSK have lost their first two matches of the season, including a five-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings on April 3, 2026
Opposition Leader fends off questions on where Congress had parked the sizeable funds, ostensibly collected using a mobile phone application
Blueprints for a buzz: 6 architectural firms redefine the Indian bar
From New Delhi to Bengaluru, six bars rethink the night scene with design elements channeling gothic chalets and Mexican cantinas
Four militants arrested near Myanmar border in Manipur
Intelligence-based combing, cordon-and-search operations are being carried out extensively to nab those involved in extortion and criminal activities in the State, police said
Overnight light rain in parts of Delhi
Yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms has been issued by the India Meteorological department in Delhi
Don't think there is a thing called finishers anymore: CSK coach Fleming
Opener Priyansh Arya's 11-ball 39 provided a flying start to PBKS' chase of 210 and fellow batter Shashank Singh praised him for his mental clarity
Iran executes two linked to Opposition group: reports
The group said the two men executed on Saturday (April 4) were arrested in January 2024 and had their death sentences upheld in December 2025.
'Peaky Blinders' will enter new era with Jamie Bell as Duke Shelby in sequel series
Also joining the cast for the show, which has received an order for two new six-episode seasons, are Stranger Things alum Charlie Heaton as co-lead as well as actors Lashana Lynch, Jessica Brown Findlay and Lucy Karczewski.
Tehran rejects 48-hour ceasefire proposal from U.S., Iranian media, says Iranian media
The refusal highlights a continued hardening of Tehrans position amidst the current regional situation
Bihar LPG shortage forces migrant workers to return home amid supply disruptions
A shortage of LPG cylinders in Bihar is forcing migrant workers to return to their hometowns, as access to cooking gas becomes increasingly difficult.
Three held for repackaging, selling expired food in Delhis Dwarka
Deputy Commissioner of Police Harsh Indora said, The accused erased original manufacturing and expiry dates, and batch numbers using thinner, and then printed new dates
Drone, missile strike kills one in Russias Rostov: Governor
Falling drone debris also hit a foreign-flagged cargo vessel in the Sea of Azov, causing a fire, while air defences destroyed drones over Taganrog Bay and other districts, the Governor said
Chelsea drops Fernandez for two games for comments on his future
Fernandezs agent slammed Chelseas decision, saying the Argentina midfielder does not understand the punishment
DeepSeek's V4 model will run on Huawei chips: Report
The release of DeepSeeks low-cost models V3 and R1 triggered a global tech stock selloff last year
Bahrain cracks down on dissent as Iran war reignites internal unrest
Bahrain, a monarchy that hosts the U.S. Navys 5th Fleet, has arrested dozens of people throughout the war for filming strikes and demonstrations, expressing support for Iran, and on suspicion of spying for it.
Lebanons displaced Shia Muslims face rising hostility as airstrikes fuel fear and evictions
Sectarian tensions are a sensitive issue in Lebanon because the country fought a 15-year civil war ending in 1990 that largely broke down along sectarian lines
Three peacekeepers wounded in Lebanon are Indonesian: U.N.
U.N. Information Centre (UNIC) in Jakarta said the origin of the explosion was unknown, but identified the wounded peacekeepers as Indonesian
Malayali musician Steve Thomas Kottoor on Dhurandhar background score and career
The 26-year-old musician from Kochi has worked on the web series Ba**ds of Bollywood and performed as a keyboardist with several bands
Three Greek Ministers quit as EU investigates alleged farm subsidy fraud
The European Public Prosecutors Office is seeking immunity waivers for 11 lawmakers in a case that has fuelled public anger in Greece and raised concerns in the farming sector
Jailed Maoist leader Prashant Bose dies
Bose, who also went by aliases 'Kishan da', 'Manish' and 'Buddha' has passed away at 80 in Ranchi
Artemis II astronauts pass half-way point on way to Moon
The milestone was hit around two days, five hours and 24 minutes after liftoff, according to the NASA official broadcast
Microsoft to invest $10 billion for Japan AI data centres
Microsoft President Brad Smith met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at her office on Friday to announce the investment
Travelling long to get inked in the Assembly Elections
Over the last two to three weeks, migrant workers in Chennai have been etching travel plans to vote in theirhometowns. Associations representing them are seeking additional trains to ensure their long journey to the voting booth is smooth
Wary of news media, Silicon Valley builds its own
TBPN is in many ways a tribute to mainstream news, with co-hosts John Coogan and Jordi Hays, both from the venture capital world, presenting a three-hour show daily from a studio in Los Angeles
Kerala elections: AICC moves ECI against CPI(M) channel over defaming K.C. Venugopal
AICC legal cell chairperson Abhisekh Singhvi filed a petition seeking the ECIs urgent intervention. The petition noted that the fabrication and subsequent dissemination of the picture on social media, including CPI(M) handles, constituted a violation of the model code of conduct.
Tamil Nadu-born Rini Sampath in race to become Washington DC Mayor
Others in the mayoral race are Janeese Lewis George, Kenyan McDuffie, Gary Goodweather, Robert L Gross and Rhonda Hamilton
Maharashtra reshuffles 25 IAS officers; key cities get new Collectors, Commissioners
In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Municipal Commissioner G. Shrikant has been moved to Navi Mumbai, where he will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Jal Jeevan Mission
Shashi Tharoors gunman, driver attacked in Keralas Malappuram; one held
As per FIR, the incident occurred around 7.30 pm on Friday when there was a roadblock at a bridge as Tharoor was on his way to attend an election campaign event of a Congress leader
Rajnath Singh lays foundation stone of a Large Cavitation Tunnel at NSTL, Visakhapatnam
Once operational, it will provide precise validation for the hydrodynamic designs of major naval platforms, such as destroyers and aircraft carriers.
Samsung Electronics likely to report stupendous surge in quarterly profit to record level
By comparison, last year, the worlds biggest maker of memory chips logged 43.6 trillion won in operating income
Family alleges delay in bringing back mortal remains of crew member who died after missile strike off Oman coast
Nine of family killed as car falls into well in Nashik district
The victims were heading home after attending a function at a banquet hall in the area when their car fell into a well near the venue
Yesterday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed AIMIM and ISF for the gherao of judicial officers in Malda district and accused the Congress and the BJP of instigation.
Israel says striking Hezbollah sites in Beirut after destroying bridge
A journalist heard two loud explosions in the capital within half an hour and saw smoke billowing from one of them
Bengal polls: TMC seeks removal of Bhabanipur RO, alleges proximity with BJP's Suvendu
According to the complaint, the RO had earlier served as block development officer in Nandigram-II, where his proximity to Mr. Adhikari was allegedly visible in public engagements
Cultures converge as Andhra University marks its centenary
The celebrations have become a platform for international students to showcase their cultures, traditions, languages, and cuisines. The festivities highlight the universitys long-standing international relations, reaffirming its role as a hub where local heritage meets global exchange. In the lead-up to its Foundation Day on April 26, 2026, the university has been organising a series of programmes to celebrate its academic and cultural heritage.
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
WHO warns about attacks on Iran health facilities, regional threat
The WHO cited 116 verified attacks on healthcare in the countries concerned and reported that he escalating crisis is sharply increasing the risk of communicable disease outbreaks
Up to 75 women expected to benefit from Bank of America settlement in Epstein sex abuse, say lawyers
Lawyers for women abused by Epstein had sued the bank, saying it ignored suspicious financial transactions involving Epstein that occurred while he was abusing girls and women from June 2008 to his arrest in early July 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges.
Avalanche Claims Brave Kumaon Soldier in Lachung, Nation Pays Tearful Tribute
Gangtok, April 3 : In a heartbreaking incident from the high-altitude region of Lachung, Naik The post Avalanche Claims Brave Kumaon Soldier in Lachung, Nation Pays Tearful Tribute appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Piyush Goyal said as per estimates, there are five crore pending court cases relating to minor offences, majority of which should have never gone to the courts
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran hunts crew member of crashed U.S. jet after one reported rescued
President Donald Trump has been briefed about the downing of a U.S. warplane in Iran that has triggered a major search and rescue operation for the crew, the White House said on March 3
K. Annamalals roadshow energises NDA campaign in Kannur
The event drew enthusiastic crowds, reflecting heightened campaign momentum in the constituency
Congress MLA disqualified from Assembly hours after sentence; Congress slams hasty move
In a notification issued, the Assembly Secretariat disqualified Mr. Bhartis legislative membership and declared Datia constituency as vacant
On Kharats call list, DCM Eknath Shinde, Minister Shirsat, Uddhavs close aide Milind Narvekar
The maximum number of calls was between NCP leader Rupali Chakankar and Ashok Kharat. There were 177 calls between the duo. Ms Chakankars sister too spoke with Kharat 236 times
U.S.-Iran cease-fire talks have stalled, WSJ reports
Iran has officially told mediators that it is unwilling to meet U.S. officials in Islamabad in the coming days and considers U.S. demands unacceptable, says the report
14 dead as Russia launches new daytime attacks on Ukraine
Moscow has been firing aerial broadsides at Ukraine throughout its more than four-year invasion, mostly at night, but in recent weeks it has stepped up daytime attacks
Fire breaks out at ONGC Mumbai High platform, 10 injured
In a post on X, the company said the fire broke out at around 5:45 P.M. at the ONGC's Mumbai High oilfield platform. Emergency response measures were immediately activated, ensuring that the situation was contained without escalation
Multiple security agencies targetKashmir employees to create an atmosphere of fear: Mirwaiz
Kashmir was recording daily filing of cases, chargesheets, and arrests of Kashmiris by the multiple agencies operating like the SIA, Counter Intelligence Kashmir, Cyber Cell, Anti-Corruption Bureau and National Investigation Agency, says Mr. Farooq
NSUI workers clash with police over RSS-linked event in Rajasthan University
The student wing of the Opposition Congress took exception to a programme being organised by Marudhara Nari Sashaktikaran Sangathan at the humanities auditorium on the university campus, saying it was meant to promote the RSS ideology on the pretext of deliberating on womens empowerment
POK will reintegrate into India soon: All India Imam Organisation chief Umer Ahmed Ilyasi
Standing in Kashmir, I want to convey to our neighbouring country that POK, an integral part of India, will witness ghar wapsi and rejoin India. People of POK want to have a referendum there after witnessing the current development pace in Kashmir, says Mr. Ilyasi
Pednekar Withdraws Proposal to Include Manache Shlok in BMC Schools After MIM Opposition
Uddhav Sena leader faces criticism after drawing a connection between the 17th-century text and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkars formative years
No right to choose particular school under RTE: Delhi High Court
Fadnavis demands SIR in Maharashtra, says problems with electoral rolls
We want SIR (Special Intensive Revision) in Maharashtra. There are problems with the electoral rolls, and we have even been raising them. But while the Opposition says there are problems, it opposes SIR, Fadnavis said
In poll-bound Assam, Adityanath stresses U.P. model of dealing with rioters
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister says drew a parallel between rioters in his home State and infiltrators in Assam
Shiv Sena (UBT) open to alliance with MNS for Maharashtras benefit, says Sanjay Raut
There is no political ego in it, says the Rajya Sabha MP, as speculation grows about a reconciliation between Uddhav and Raj Thackeray
U.P. ATS arrests four members of terror network linked with Pakistani handlers
The Uttar Pradesh ATS received intelligence that a group was in constant contact with a Pakistani handler through various social media platforms and was doing anti-national activities, says official statement
