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Oracle begins layoffs affecting thousands: Report

The job cuts are part of a reduction in force and other terminations, Oracle said, adding that its Seattle sites will remain open

LPG and fuel crisis LIVE: Jet fuel prices more than doubled to 2.07 lakh/kl; commercial LPG up 195.50

This is the first time ever that aviation turbine fuel prices have crossed the 2 lakh per kilolitre mark; domestic cooking gas LPG rates, which w

Hyderabad food guide: New menus, cafs and pop-ups to try this weekend

From Burmese food festivals to specialty coffee and inventive small plates, heres whats new

Few mentors, many tormentors: a cautionary tale

House with 3 family members caves in after land subsidence in Jharkhand

Dhanbad: A house with three members of a family inside caved in during a land subsidence in Jharkhands Dhanbad district on Tuesday, March 31 even

Before refrigeration, how did seafarers preserve food on long voyages?

Cashless treatment under NTR Vaidya Seva scheme comes to a halt in Andhra Pradesh

When contacted a senior officialtold Business Line that the negotiations were on with the representatives of network hospitals and the services w

Jet fuel prices more than doubled to 2.07 lakh/kl, commercial LPG up 195.50

This is the first time ever that ATF prices have crossed the 2 lakh per kilolitre mark; domestic cooking gas LPG rates, which were last hiked by

Commercial LPG cylinder price increases with immediate effect

Price of domestic LPG cylinder remain unchanged

Kitchen for girls, careers for boys? Inter student flags exam bias to Telangana CM

Hyderabad: A second-year Intermediate MPC student from a government junior college in Kachiguda, Mahima Keerthana, has written a letter to Telang

Jet fuel price hiked to Rs 2.07 lakh/kl

New Delhi: Price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, was more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, April 1,

How many people have been killed in the Iran war?

A devastating war has erupted in the Middle East following strikes on Iran. Thousands have lost their lives across the region. Iran retaliated wi

Rajasthans New Academic Year Kicks Off with Enthusiasm in Government Schools

Jaipur, April 1: The academic year 2026-27 for government schools in Rajasthan begins today, filled with enthusiasm and widespread community part

Cricket Australia Announces Central Contracts for 2026-27 Season, Maxwell and Constas Excluded

New Delhi, April 1: Cricket Australia has unveiled its central contracts for the 2026-27 season. Jake Weatherald has retained his spot, while Jhy

Bill to grant legal status to Amaravati as AP capital to be tabled in Parliament

New Delhi: A Bill to accord statutory status to Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday,

A US journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad and a search is underway

American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad, with Iraqi security forces pursuing her captors. A U.S. official blamed

Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Surge by 195, Now Exceeding 2000

New Delhi, April 1: The financial year begins with a significant blow to consumers as commercial LPG cylinder prices have risen due to ongoing te

LPG commercial cylinder price hiked by Rs 195.50: Check LPG domestic rates today in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities

LPG commercial cylinder price: The commercial LPG gas cylinder prices have been hiked significantly from April 1 amid the West Asia conflict. A 1

India grants temporary customs duty relief for SEZ goods sold domestically

India will offer temporary customs duty relief for goods produced in special economic zones and sold domestically. The reduced duty rates, rangin

West Asia conflict: Congress spreading panic for political gains like 'political vultures', says PM Modi

Mr. Modi accused Congress of indulging in rumour-mongering and trying to instigate people to queue up at fuel pumps and spread public disorder

US oil heads to Greece for first time in four years as refiners seek alternatives to Middle East crude

US crude oil is reaching Greece for the first time in four years. This shift is driven by Middle East conflicts impacting trade routes. Meanwhile

Trump hints ending Iran war: If we had not used B2 bombers, the mad man would have ...'

Trump Signals Potential Shift in U.S. Policy on Strait of Hormuz Security

Washington, April 1: President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States may change its policy regarding the security of the Strait of Ho

US judge halts Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project for now

A US judge has halted President Donald Trump's plan for a 400 million dollar ballroom. The project aimed to replace the demolished East Wing of t

Priyanka Chopra Offers Prayers, Seva at Golden Temple

After paying her respects at Darbar Sahib, Priyanka Chopra also participated in Seva by washing soiled utensils in the Parikrama (circumambulator

Telangana CM to campaign for Cong candidates in Kerala on Apr 1, 2

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will campaign for Congress candidates in the Kerala Assembly polls on April 1 and 2. He left

Jaishankar, Portugal FM Hold Talks on West Asia, Ties

The two leaders exchanged views on the West Asia conflict and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between India and Portugal

Lebanon says Israeli strikes on Beirut area kill 7

Israeli strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs and a nearby town killed at least seven people, with the military claiming to have targeted senior H

Breaking News Live Updates: Indian Army kills terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal encounter

Trump to attend court on US birthright citizenship case

Washington: US President Donald Trump said he plans to attend a US Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, as the top court prepares to

Trump Claims US Troops Could Withdraw from Iran Conflict Soon

Washington, April 1: President Donald Trump stated that American troops could be out of the ongoing conflict with Iran within weeks. He asserted

Delhi-NCR weather today (April 1): When will the rain stop in Delhi? IMD issues latest forecast for Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad

Delhi weather today: Delhi is likely to experience rain, thunderstorms and strong gusty winds on April 3 and 4, the India Meteorological Departme

Census 2027 Kicks Off Today, 33 Questions Over Six Months In Phase 1

The first phase of Census 2027 - houselisting operations - will run from April 1 to September 30, with each state / union territory conducting it

Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war

America anticipates an end to the Iran war within weeks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated a potential direct meeting with Iran. Following

Bharat Innovates is taking Indian startups global; Future Wealths $50M VC fund

Bharat Innovates, an initiative led by the Ministry of Education, is expected to take 100120 of India's best deeptech startups to France from Jun

IRGC threatens to 'annihilate' regional offices of 18 US tech giants over alleged espionage

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has issued a stern warning to eighteen major American companies. The IRGC alleges these firms aided US-Isr

Rs 1 L Cr claim laughable: Harish Rao hits back at Centre on Kaleshwaram

Hyderabad: Senior BRS leader and former Irrigation minister T Harish Rao strongly criticised Union Minister CR Patil over his remarks on the Kale

NASAs Artemis II set to launch historic crew marking new era in space exploration

On Wednesday three men and one woman are set to embark on the first crewed journey to the Moon since 1972, a landmark odyssey that aims to launch

Nayanthara To Co-Star With Salman Khan In Vamshi Paidipally's Film

The film is likely to go on floors next month. Director Vamshi Paidpally also shared the update on his Instagram, calling it an honour to direct

Word of the day - Nonplussed

Nonplussed means bewildered. It describes a moment of being mentally at a loss. People are caught off guard and cannot think clearly. Journalists

US panel exempts Gulf of Mexico oil and gas drillers from endangered species protections

A panel has decided to exempt oil and gas drillers operating in the Gulf of Mexico from certain endangered species protections. This move is expe

Trump Cares Deeply About US-India Relationship: US Ambassador

US Ambassador Sergio Gor says President Trump deeply cares about US-India ties after White House meeting

LIVE: Trump: Iran War May End in Weeks, Deal Possible

The Presidents optimism appears linked to what he described as a shift in Irans political leadership

Shocking overreach by govt: TMCs Sagarika Ghose on FCRA Amendment Bill

New Delhi: The FCRA Amendment Bill is a shocking government overreach, and not a regulation, but control, TMC Rajya Sabha deputy leader Sagarika

At least seven killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut area, Lebanon says

Israeli strikes in Beirut killed seven and wounded 24. Vehicles were hit in southern outskirts and south of the capital. This escalates conflict

UAE bars Iranians from entering or transiting the country

The United Arab Emirates has barred Iranians from entering or transiting the country, with exceptions for Golden Visa holders, as the war with Ir

Russian military transport plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29, defence ministry says

A Russian An-26 military plane crashed in Crimea. Twenty-nine people on board died. The Russian defence ministry reported a possible technical ma

Commercial LPG Prices Hiked By Rs 195.5, No Changes In Domestic Rates

NEW DELHI, Apr 1 Prices of commercial LPG were hiked by Rs 195.50 on Wednesday, on back of surge in global oil prices linked to the widening West

Oracle Lays Off 12,000 in India; More Cuts Likely Soon

Globally, the company has fired around 30,000 employees.

Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Trump says war could end in 'two weeks, maybe three'; tanker hit by 'unknown' projectile off Qatar

Israeli strikes kill 7 in Beirut and nearby town; Iran Guards say will target U.S. tech firms if more leaders killed

Elon Musk must face class action over late disclosure of Twitter stake, judge rules

A federal judge has allowed former Twitter investors to proceed with a class action lawsuit against Elon Musk. Investors claim Musk delayed discl

Go Get Your Own Oil: Trump Says Its Up to Other Nations to Open Hormuz

Trump expressed frustration earlier Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort

'We'll be doing that very soon...': Trump says US could end Iran war in two to three weeks

Connolly shines on debut as PBKS grab three-wicket win over GT

Indian Premier League Mullanpur, March 31: Young southpaw Cooper Connolly marked his IPL debut with a decisive 44-ball 72 after Yuzvendra Chahals

Kohli First to 4,000 runs in IPL chases

Indian Premier League Bengaluru, March 31: In a landmark moment that once again underlined his enduring greatness, Virat Kohli became the first b

Campaign against Iran not over: Israel PM Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the campaign against Iran's regime is ongoing, asserting joint US-Israel operations have signi

Third US aircraft carrier heads to Mideast as Iran war continues

The US is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East as operations against Iran continue. The USS George H.W. Bush left Nor

Nabi Banks on Swing and Simplicity

Indian Premier League New Delhi, March 31: In an era where noise often drowns nuance, Auqib Nabi has quietly carved a space of his own built not

Pressure on Pant as LSG begin IPL 2026 campaign against Delhi

Indian Premier League Match today Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants at 7:30 pm Lucknow, March 31: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant

McDonald confident Green can balance IPL, Australia roles

Indian Premier League Sydney, March 31: Cameron Green is dealing with huge expectations both in the IPL and in the Australian cricket set-up but

US Journalist Kidnapped in Baghdad and Security Forces Hunt Captors

The Iraqi interior ministry said in a statement that a foreign journalist had been kidnapped, without giving more details about the person's iden

US customs agency says tariff refund system progressing, but payments may take up to 45 days

U.S. Customs is developing a new system to process $166 billion in illegal tariff refunds, with the portal 60-85% complete. The agency aims to be

Bangar lauds teen sensation Sooryavanshi

Indian Premier League New Delhi, March 31: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi taking down world class bowlers in his IPL 2026 opening knock was a reflection of

IPL Mourns death of British engineer in Mumbai

Indian Premier League New Delhi, March 31: The IPL governing council on Tuesday expressed deepest condolences on the untimely death of Jan Willia

Morning Digest: Iran Guards say will target U.S. tech firms if more leaders killed; CM declares Chhattisgarh Maoist-free after 44 surrender, and more

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Daily Mail case update: Why Prince Harry, Elton John and others accuse publisher of 20 years of unlawful activities here's what UK judge said

Daily Mail lawsuit Prince Harry: Prince Harry, Elton John, and other public figures are awaiting a High Court ruling in their lawsuit against the

Ryan Williams scores on India debut to set up 2-1 win over Hong Kong

Kochi, March 31: Australian-born Ryan Williams made a dream India debut as his fourth-minute strike set up the home sides 2-1 win over Hong Kong

Iran War: Trump says US could end West Asia conflict in two to three weeks

Iran War: America may soon end its military actions against Iran. President Trump indicated a withdrawal within weeks. This comes as Iran threate

Chhattisgarh's Sukma Declared Naxal-Free After 2 Naxalites Surrender: Cops

SP Chavan said the two women were members of Company Number 8 of the Naxalite organisation and had a combined bounty of Rs 16 lakhs on their head

Chanchal Kumar I&B secretary, VV Yadav appointed DGCA

IT rules may cover social media news

Trump voices frustration with allies as war push fuel prices

Dubai, March 31: President Donald Trump expressed frustration Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the US war effort

Bystanders look at rising smoke as an Israeli strike hits a building near the airport road in Beirut, Lebanon

Bystanders look at rising smoke as an Israeli strike hits a building near the airport road in Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday. (PTI)

Gulf allies privately make case to Trump to keep fighting

WASHINGTON, March 31: Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to co

India-China Relations Moving In Correct Direction: Chinese Consul Qin Jie

Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Mumbai, Qin Jie, spoke about the future of India-China ties and expressed optimism as he reca

Charles to visit to US despite calls for cancellation

London, March 31: King Charles III is going ahead with a state visit to the United States next month despite calls for the ceremonial event to be

Indian Government Allocates 1,560 Crore for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 in Five States

New Delhi, April 1: The central government has released 1,560 crore under the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 for five states. Following the operational g

European ministers in Ukraine as drones hammer Russian oil ports

Kyiv, March 31: European foreign ministers visited Ukraine on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of atrocities committed in a town near Kyiv

Bars Annual Sports meet underway

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: The fourth day of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association Jammu Annual Sports Meet 2026 wit

Villagers Protest Against Proposed Liquor Store in Nainital

Nainital, April 1: Villagers in Nainital, Uttarakhand, are expressing strong opposition to a proposed liquor store. They have staged protests and

Russian oil tanker reaches Cuba despite US energy blockade

Havana, March 31: The Russian vessel Anatoly Kolodkin docked Tuesday at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the

ACB Addresses Fire Services Recruitment Paper Leak Rumors

Jammu, April 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has refuted rumors circulating on social media regarding an alleged paper leak

CAG flags long waits, short consultations in J&K OPDs

58% patients examined in under 5 mins Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 31: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged de

West Asia conflict: Cong spreading panic for political gains like Rajneeti ke Gidh, says Modi

THARAD (Gujarat), Mar 31 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Congress, like Rajneeti ke gidh (vultures of politics), is attempting

J&Ks culture, spiritual treasures will play vital role in shaping brighter future to all: LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday emphasised that the culture and spiritual treasures of Jammu Ka

Will the US launch a ground invasion

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com While US-Iran talks, were in progress, in Feb, Washington was deploying its second carrier group into the regi

Shocking Discovery: Partially Burnt Body of Young Man Found in Palamu

Palamu, April 1: A shocking incident unfolded in the Bishrampur area of Palamu district, Jharkhand, when the partially burnt body of an unidentif

Farooq calls Statehood restoration delay unjust

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 31: NC president, Dr. Farooq Abdullah expressed serious concern over the continued delay in restoring the f

Varuna Anand appointed GB Member FICCI FLO

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: Varuna Anand today was appointed as the National Initiative Head for Textiles, Handlooms & Handicrafts and

Ram Trust distributes stationery kits among needy students

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: With the objective of supporting students from economically weaker sections of society, irrespective of ca