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OpenAI raises $122 billion in boosted funding round

The capital being deployed today is helping build the infrastructure layer for intelligence itself, OpenAI said

Trump Takes Serious Interest in US-India Relations, Says Ambassador Sergio Gore

Washington, April 1: The U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, recently revealed that he met with President Donald Trump at the White House. He

Malayalam Director-Producer Ranjith Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Assault Charges

The complaint was filed by an actress who is part of his latest directorial venture, with the alleged incident said to have taken place during th

Toddler follows domestic help outside the house, dies after being hit by school bus in Shivamogga

The victim is 18 months old

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer Praises Young Batter Cooper Connollys Incredible Shots

New Chandigarh, April 1: In an exciting match on Tuesday, the Punjab Kings faced off against the Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh

Commercial LPG cylinder in Hyderabad to cost 214.50 more

No change in domestic LPG price

EC Orders Suspension of BDO After Violence at Poll Training Venue in Bengal

An FIR has been lodged at the Ranaghat police station in connection with the incident

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer will have to pay a penalty for what happened in match against Gujarat Titans

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined 12 lakh. His team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans

EC suspends BDO after violence at Bengal poll training venue

Kolkata: The Election Commission ordered the suspension of a block development officer (BDO) in West Bengals Nadia district and directed the init

Telangana govt orders full procurement of rain-affected turmeric

Hyderabad: Telangana Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has announced that urgent measures have been initiated to support turmeric farmer

Canada faces fuel price shock as Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions drive costs higher

Fuel prices are soaring across Canada. Gasoline and diesel costs have seen a sharp overnight increase. This surge is driven by ongoing conflict i

Quote of the day by And Then There Were None author Agatha Christie: Imagination is a good servant, and a bad

Agatha Christie, a master of detective fiction, crafted intricate mysteries by understanding how the human mind can be misled. Her novels, featur

Trump to Address Nation on Ongoing Iran Conflict

Washington, April 1: U.S. President Donald Trump is set to address the nation regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran. According to the White Ho

Airfares Likely to Rise with Steep Jump in Jet Fuel Price

The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) has more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday

Owaisi's Murshidabad show of strength: AIMIM to test its electoral ground in West Bengal today

Asaduddin Owaisi, President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), is set to address an election rally in Murshidabad district of

Australia Announces Its Central Contract List for Mens 2026/27 Season

The new list of the men's central contract saw some notable absentees.

Fire breaks out at air conditioning unit in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A fire broke out at an air-conditioning unit in Hyderabads Vengal Rao Nagar on Tuesday, March 31 night, causing a loss of Rs 30 lakh.

Assembly Election LIVE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to campaign in Coimbatore

The BJP released its manifesto for Assam, promising to work towards implementing UCC, protecting the land, heritage, and dignity of indigenous pe

Donald Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks

WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/CAIRO, April 1 (Reuters): President Donald Trump said the United States could end its militaryattacks on Iranwithin two to t

Celebrating Hanuman Jayanti: Auspicious Times and Rituals for April 2

New Delhi, April 1: The full moon day of Chaitra month falls on April 2, Thursday, marking the celebration of Hanuman Jayanti, the birth annivers

Petrol, Diesel price today (April 1): As Premium Petrol, Diesel and LPG get costlier, check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities

Petrol, diesel prices today (April 1, 2026): Amid the hike in prices of Indian Oil's XP100 petrol (a premium variant) and Xtra Green (premium die

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

Terrorist Killed in Night-Long Encounter in J&K's Ganderbal

Based on specific intelligence input, joint search operation was launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in general area Arhama of Gand

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

All eyes on Trumps April 2 address to US on Iran war

US President Donald Trump will address the nation on Iran at 9 pm Wednesday (6:30 am IST Thursday), the White House said. The announcement follow

April Fools Day 2026 pranks: Check simple April 1st ideas and jokes for home, school, office, friends, and family for guaranteed laughs

April Fools Prank Ideas: April Fools' Day offers a chance for lighthearted fun, with the article suggesting simple, harmless pranks for home, sch

April Fools Day 2026 pranks: Check simple ideas and jokes for home, school, office, friends, and family for guaranteed laughs

April Fools Prank Ideas: April Fools' Day offers a chance for lighthearted fun, with the article suggesting simple, harmless pranks for home, sch

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer Provides Injury Update After Match

Chandigarh, April 1: In an exciting match on Tuesday, the Punjab Kings faced off against the Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Inte

Drone Attack Targets Kuwait Airport, Fuel Tanks on Fire

Kuwait International Airport has been subjected to blatant attacks by drones launched by Iran and the armed factions it supports

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

Telangana Seeks Incentives for Bharat Future City; Proposals Sent for Centre's Review

The proposal has been assessed and submitted to the Department of Expenditure, for further necessary steps, said Union Minister of State for Hous

US Central Command releases video of precision strike hitting deep Iranian targets

India should look for geographical diversification for gas, says former IOCL Executive Director

India should definitely look for a geographical diversification for gas to mitigate the risks posed by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middl

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?

Terrorist killed in ongoing Ganderbal operation in Kashmir: Army

The Army on Tuesday (March 31) said the joint search operation was launched in a jungle area of Ganderbal after receiving specific intelligence i

'Troops observed suspicious activity': Terrorist killed in overnight encounter in J&Ks Ganderbal

Chaitra Purnima today or tomorrow? Check the correct date, Moonrise time, vrat katha, mantras, rituals and significance

Chaitra Purnima kitna tarik ko hai: Chaitra Purnima will be observed today on April 1, 2026, and on this people offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and

Terrorist killed in night-long encounter in J-K's Ganderbal

During a late-night encounter in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, security personnel thwarted a terrorist threat by eliminating one armed i

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

Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'

American diplomats are now tasked with using the social media platform X. They will also partner with military psychological operations units. Th

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

Telangana launches website for anti-drug EAGLE Force with AI tools

Hyderabad: In a major step toward strengthening its fight against drug abuse, the Telangana government has launched a new website for the Elite A

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

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked

New Delhi: 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 Asia

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

Will leave very soon: Trump hints at ending Iran war in two to three weeks

As the USIsrael war on Iran entered its 33rd day on Wednesday, April 1, US President Donald Trump said Washington could wind down its military ca

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

Tragic AN-26 Plane Crash in Crimea Claims 29 Lives

Moscow, April 1: On Wednesday morning, Russias Defense Ministry confirmed that an AN-26 military transport aircraft crashed in Crimea. The tragic

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

Judge orders halt on White House ballroom construction, ruling leaves Trump seething

The judge suspended enforcement of his order for 14 days, acknowledging that the case raises novel and weighty issues, that halting an ongoing co

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

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

LG Sinha Orders Five Inspectors As Deputy SPs (Ministerial) In J&K

JAMMU, Apr 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday ordered the promotion of five Inspectors (Ministerial) to the rank

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

RCB more balanced than last year: Krunal

Indian Premier League Bengaluru, March 31: The atmosphere in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru camp is much calmer than last year and players have

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