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8 Women Labourers Killed In Samruddhi Expressway Accident

11 people, including the driver, were seated in the tempo

Thalambur residents cite wetland loss, flooding risks in Global Sports City plan

Ilanthiraiassumes charge asBSNLsCGMfor Tamil Nadu

The burden of the new Bihar Chief Minister

In order to make a mark, the new government must tackle migration head-on

India has managed war disruptions better than many other economies: P D Singh

Indian businesses and banks are navigating the West Asia conflict with resilience. Deal pipelines remain largely unaffected, with only war-linked

NASAs Artemis II crew: Who are the four astronauts set for a historic Moon journey

Artemis II crew: Artemis II will mark a major step in space exploration, sending four astronauts around the Moon on a 10-day mission. Led by Reid

Seeman criticises State governments welfare schemes, fiscal policies

Canvassing votes for NTK candidates in Coimbatore, he alleges freebies are offset by increased taxes

TVK chief Vijay to file nomination from Tiruchirappalli East on Apr 2

Actor and TVK chief Vijay will file his nomination papers for the Tiruchirappalli (East) assembly constituency on April 2. This marks a significa

3 Held For 30 Crore Investment Fraud

The accused allegedly offered investors 10,000 as monthly returns for every 1 lakh invested.

Row Erupts Over Monks Claim That Tararani Was Jain

Maharani Tararani was the daughter of Hambirrao Mohite, the commander-in-chief of the Maratha empire.

PM Modi chairs special CCS meet to review steps amid war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a crucial meeting to tackle challenges in key sectors like agriculture and logistics. The government is boosting

TMC, other parties used Muslims for votes in Bengal but did nothing for them: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi accused the ruling TMC and other parties of exploiting West Bengal's Muslims for votes without ensuring their develo

T.N. Assembly election: PMK poll manifesto calls for T.N. govt. to carry out caste census

He also charges the DMK government of accruing enormous debts without any capital expenditure

T.N. Assembly election: Congress ticket aspirants face uncertainty as leadership tries to resolve disputes

Candidate moves HC seeking change of name in EVMs

T.N. Assembly election: Palaniswami dubs DMK government anti-farmer

He says the five-year term of the DMK government has been marked by a sharp rise in the prices of rice and other essential commodities, and steep

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Congress Finalizes Candidates for All 294 Seats in Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 2: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) announced candidates for the remaining 10 assembly seats in West Bengal on Wednesday. T

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka seek US waiver to import Russian fuel

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are seeking US waivers to import fuel from Russia. This move follows India's similar request. The Iran war has disrupted

Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain's game against Egypt as police open investigation

Spanish football star Lamine Yamal has strongly condemned anti-Muslim chants by fans during a friendly match. The Spanish government and football

Real GDP growth may slow on costly crude: Credit rating agencies

Icra projected GDP growth at 6.5% in FY27, assuming average crude price remains in excess of $85 a barrel this year, while Care Ratings projected

Tamil Nadu polls: No caste, communal clashes in TN unlike BJP-ruled states, says MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of plotting to incite violence in the state. He stated that the DMK go

World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot

The 2026 FIFA World Cup field is now complete. Iraq and Bosnia and Herzegovina secured the final berths. Italy has been eliminated from qualifyin

Delhi Police Stop Cremation, Seize Woman's Body Over Suspicious Death

According to the police, the call was received at the Hari Nagar police station around 2 pm, prompting immediate deployment of a team to verify t

Dont be misled: The IRS fresh start program wont wipe out all your debt

The IRS Fresh Start program helps taxpayers manage tax debt but does not erase everything. It makes it easier to apply for payment plans, settlem

BJP's Christian outreach in Kerala faces FCRA hurdle

The BJP's outreach to Kerala's Christian community faces a hurdle. A proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act has sparked co

T.N. Assembly election: fourth MDMK candidate also to contest on DMKs symbol, says Vaiko

Assam polls: Schemes used to compel women to attend rallies in Assam, says Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the BJP government in Assam of exploiting women-focused schemes. She claims women are compelled

Rishabh Pant Blames Extra Runs for Close Loss Against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026

Lucknow, April 2: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced a 6-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the fifth match of the Indian Premier League

Rajya Sabha passes CAPF bill with voice vote; Oppn MPs stage walkout

The Rajya Sabha approved the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026. This legislation allows Indian Police Service offic

USTR lists India's UPI and data rules as trade barriers

America has identified several trade barriers in India. These include India's preference for local satellites for DTH services and the exclusion

Asking allies to contest on principal partys symbol is wrong: P. Shanmugam

EV Charging To Cost More, No Changes in Domestic Power Tariffs

It said as per the new ToD norms, all commercial EV charging stations will have to pay Re.1 more per unit of power used from 6 am to 10 am, and a

Delhi make winning start to IPL as Sameer Rizvi downs Lucknow Super Giants

Delhi Capitals recovered from a top-order collapse as Sameer Rizvi hit an unbeaten half-century to help secure a six-wicket win over the Lucknow

Could rising gas prices trigger a recession? What experts say and how to prepare

US recession fears 2026: Soaring gas prices are fueling worries of a US recession, with economists citing a nearly 50% chance within a year. Elev

TMC to Be Ousted by Bengals People: Gaurav Vallabh

New Delhi, April 2: BJP leader Prof. Gaurav Vallabh has targeted Mamata Banerjee, stating that the Calcutta High Court has dismissed her petition

Russian Deputy PM To Visit India for Talks

Meetings with Doval, Sitharaman, Jaishankar to boost energy, trade cooperation

PM: Shield People From War Impact

Modi chairs CCS, reviews urea, LPG stocks

India Approves Export of Essential Goods to Maldives for 2026-27, Sends 1,000 Metric Tons of Rice to Burkina Faso

New Delhi, April 2: In a significant move, India has approved the export of essential goods to the Maldives for the fiscal year 2026-27, followin

Thousands Trek to Tumburu Theertham in Seshachala Hills

Medical teams, ambulances and paramedical staff were deployed, while sanitation and security were jointly managed by TTD vigilance, police and fo

Ahead of Bengal Polls, Trinamool's Digital Push Goes Hyperlocal

At the centre of Trinamool's Digital push is the Ami Banglar Digital Joddha initiative - a campaign that blends technology, training, and local m

US, Iran Negotiating Ceasefire Deal In Exchange For Hormuz Reopening: Report

The report also mentioned that Trump spoke about a possible ceasefire with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over a call on Wednesday.

SEZ units can sell locally at lower duty for one year

India has announced a one-time relief for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units, allowing them to sell goods in the domestic market at a lower custom

As NDA and Oppn spar, debate on FCRA amendment bill in Lok Sabha deferred

The government has postponed the Foreign Contribution (Amendment) Regulation Bill in the Lok Sabha. Opposition MPs protested the bill, demanding

Census 2027 begins with digital self-enumeration in phase I

India's Census 2027 has commenced with Phase I, the Houselisting and Housing Census. This significant undertaking introduces digital data capture

Home Ministry issues Deportation Manual 2026 to states, sets SOPs for illegal migrant action

The Ministry of Home Affairs has released the Deportation Manual 2026. This manual provides guidelines to states and Union Territories for managi

Luthra Brothers Get Bail In Goa Nightclub Fire Case, But Will Stay In Jail

The Luthras face charges of negligence, endangering human life, and other offences, in connection with the deadly fire that erupted at their Goa

Heatwave Conditions Likely In AP, IMD Flags Crop Concerns

The number of heatwave days in coastal districts is expected to be higher than usual

Amaravati | Lok Sabha passes Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026. What did the MPs say?

The Lok Sabha has passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 which seeks to give legal backing to Amaravati as the States on

The worlds top-20 would be good. That should be the main plan: Abhay

The World No. 25 is pragmatic about his success while acknowledging the role of his coachesWillstropandHarinderpal; the squash star, who prefers

TMC seeks reasons for voter list rejections, offline appeals rollout in West Bengal

The Trinamool Congress has written to Chief Justice Sujay Paul. They want judicial officers to record rejection reasons in supplementary lists. T

20 Merchant Vessels Attacked, 1,900 Ships Stranded: Navy Chief On Hormuz

Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi also said that the daily traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply to six-seven transits, comp

Meghalaya Police Honored with Prestigious Presidents Color Award

Shillong, April 2: The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Wednesday that the Meghalaya Police has been awarded the prestigious Presidents Colo

Amaravati Bill Passage Boosts Naidus Vision for AP

With Parliaments approval now secured, the state government would move ahead with greater clarity and momentum, positioning Amaravati as the stat

Bhopal Police Capture Main Suspect in Hoteliers Murder After Encounter

Bhopal, April 2: Bhopal police arrested the main suspect in the murder of hotel owner Vijay Mewada following a brief shootout in the Ratibad area

Southern Command Chief Seth Takes Charge As Army Vice Chief

Lt Gen. Seth assumed charge as Vice Chief of Army Staff from Wednesday.

Amaravati Capital Timeline (20152026)

The central government initiates legal steps for permanent capital status.

CPI(M) demands immediate rollback of property tax hike in urban areas

AfterRanjistruggles,TNCAto revamp the top league

The move to make the first division games four-day affairs is aimed at helping players prepare better for the premier red-ball tournament;TNPLto

Special coaching for Intermediate students targeting IIT and NEET ranks, says Minister Lokesh

Tragic Murder in Rohtas: Land Dispute Turns Violent

Patna, April 2: Land disputes in Bihar are increasingly turning violent, raising concerns about social harmony and law enforcement. A tragic inci

Chime down and when will popular mobile banking app be back up? Chime outage users issues, affected regions, Chime server error messages and how to fix Chime not working issues explained

Chime down and when will popular mobile banking app be back up? Thousands of users report a Chime outage today with login failures, frozen screen

Despite rate reset, GST collection rises on strong consumption

India's Goods and Services Tax collections ended the fiscal year strongly. March collections surpassed two lakh crore rupees for the third time.

Mamata Banerjee welcomes Supreme Court observation on SIR, flags NRC fears

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee welcomed the Supreme Court's observation on the Supplementary list of electors. She stated her efforts

April 5 nationwide strike: Whats shutting down and who will be affected

A nationwide general strike, dubbed General Strike 2026, is scheduled for April 5, aiming to exert economic pressure for significant change. Orga

CBI Registers Fresh Case Against Reliance Communications, Anil Ambani on LIC Complaint

Agency alleges misrepresentation, fund diversion in debenture investment case

Court Convicts Three in Sagar Wall Collapse Case Resulting in Deaths of Nine Children

Sagar, April 2: Nearly 19 months after the tragic wall collapse during a religious event in Shahpur, a local court has delivered its verdict. Thr

US flips the script, reverse-engineers Irans famous Shahed drone, and now uses it in combat

The United States has deployed the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS), signaling a shift toward affordable drone warfare. Backed by U

Senior leaders efforts, guarantees will ensure big win: DK Shivakumar

Targeting the BJP over rising prices, Shivakumar said the Centre had failed to support people during difficult times.

Larger House Not Always Effective: Karti Chidambaram On More Lok Sabha Seats

We will become like the chamber in North Korea or the People's Congress of China, where we will simply come and thump our desks and go away, Kart

Tribunals can accept fresh documents in SIR appeals after authenticity check: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has permitted appellate tribunals in West Bengal to accept new evidence from individuals removed from voter lists. These docume

Gobichettipalayam in focus after Sengottaiyans exit from AIADMK

A vote beggar and a voter who begs for money in exchange

AAI Celebrates 31 Years of Transforming Indian Aviation

New Delhi, April 2: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjirapu expressed his joy on the 31st anniversary of the Airports Authority o

Election Commission's new symbol rule to aid parties in poll-bound states

The Election Commission of India has changed its rules on party symbols. This benefits alliance partners in upcoming state elections. Parties lik

Odisha Extends Kharif Paddy Procurement By 7 Days To Safeguard Farmers Interests

The state has already procured around 77 lakh metric tonnes of paddy

INLDseeks crop damage compensation due to rains

We demand that the BJP government conduct a special crop damage assessment and provide immediate relief to farmers by disbursing compensation of

Police Arrest Six More Suspects in Nalanda Sexual Harassment Case

Patna, April 2: In a swift response to a case of alleged harassment and attempted rape of a married woman in Nalanda district, police have arrest

O(h)il! Saudi March crude exports halve on-month

Shipments averaged 3.33 million barrels a day during the month, tanker tracking data show. The drop would have been much bigger if Saudi Arabia h

Career advice of the day by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Dont just learn skills that AI can replace focus on becoming someone who can work.... Why Amodei says the safest career path today isnt doctor, engineer, coder. Its: Person who can....

Career advice of the day by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: Over 40% of routine office work is now at risk from AI disruption in 2026, making the car

Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | There was no young candidate on NCPs final list to challenge my candidature in Elathur: A.K. Saseendran

Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran, one of the seniormost leaders of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), is contesting from Elathur for the fourth cons

Lok Sabha Informed About Centre Cracking Down on Offshore Gaming

The new law prohibits online money gaming and restricts related financial transactions and advertisements, while enforcing 28 per cent GST.

Minister Duriamurugans vehicle inspected by election squad in Vellore

The Minister was said to have been accompanied by his son and Vellore MP D.M. Kathir Anand and Arakkonam DMK MP S. Jagathrakshakan

Trump says Iran president requests ceasfire, Tehran says 'false'

Pezeshkian had said Iran had the ecessary will for a ceasefire, but only if its foes guaranteed that hostilities would not return

10 officials from previous Badangpet Municipal Corporation suspended

Efforts On To Bring Captured/Tamed Elephants To Centuries Old K.Gudi /Budipadaga Camps

Ruling out shutting down the camps in BRT, a senior official of Biligiriranganatha Swamy Temple tiger reserve told Deccan Chronicle on Wednesday

Daylight Chain Snatching in Kazipet Hours After Gang Arrest

The duo allegedly snatched a three-tola gold chain from her neck and fled.

Punjabs Situation Deteriorating: Fateh Jung Bajwa Calls for Urgent Action

Chandigarh, April 1: BJP leader Fateh Jung Bajwa has expressed grave concerns over the deteriorating situation in Punjab following an explosion o

Youre doing a terrible job: Trump blasts Karoline Leavitt as bad press hits 97%

President Trump publicly chided his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, during a briefing. He stated she was doing a terrible job handling his pre

P. Gouthami Takes Charge as MD of TGTDC

P. Gouthami also highlighted the importance of coordination, innovation and efficient service delivery in achieving the corporations goals.