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As GLP-1 generics flood market, govt intensifies surveillance

UN Security Council to Focus on West Asia Issues in April

New Delhi, April 2: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will concentrate on conflicts in West Asia this April, according to Jamal Faris Al

Why is India pushing piped gas now? | Explained

Can PNG replace LPG for cooking? Why has LPG been preferred so far? How is LNG transported and used? What is holding back PNG expansion? Can dome

U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuelas acting President Delcy Rodrguez

The newly announced sanctions relief is the latest U.S. recognition of Ms. Rodrguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. mi

Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Read full Sundarkand, Hanuman Astak and Hanuman Chalisa in hindi and english to get the blessing of Lord Hanuman

Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand, Hanuman Ashtak Lyrics: Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is being celebrated with devotion across India, with devotees reciting t

Police Clash with Gang Stealing Electric Wires in Ballia, Seven Arrested

Ballia, April 2: A confrontation between police and thieves occurred in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. Officers from the Sahatwar and Bansdih po

Female elephant found dead in Katarniaghat

Indian Navy was minutes away from striking Pakistan from sea during Op Sindoor, reveals Chief Admiral Tripathi

Dinesh K Tripathi said the Indian Navy was minutes away from launching sea-based strikes on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor before Pakistan sou

Rishabh Pant Discusses Opening Strategy After LSG-DC Match in IPL 2026

Lucknow, April 2: In the Indian Premier League 2026, the match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) took place at the Ekana

Government open to provide incentives to foreign Cos looking to invest in Indias coal gasification landscape: G. Kishan Reddy

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy emphasised Indias coal gasification has immense scope.

Notorious Criminal Shot Dead in Encounter with STF in Moradabad

Moradabad, April 2: In a significant operation, the Special Task Force (STF) has eliminated a notorious criminal, Ashu Chadda, also known as Mont

NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled for a long-planned visit to Washington next week. This comes after President Donald Trump criticiz

Parliament Budget Session: HM Amit Shah to move CAPF Bill in Lok Sabha today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will present the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Thi

FCRA bill not taken up amid oppn protests

Petrol, Diesel price today (April 2): As Nayara and Shell increase fuel rates, check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities

Petrol, Diesel price today (April 2): There has been no change in the prices of petrol and diesel today, on April 2, 2026. This comes despite pri

NASA's Artemis II crew of four begins historic mission to moon; Trump congratulates astronauts

Irans Supreme Leader Calls for Planting Trees in Honor of War Victims

Tehran, April 2: Irans Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has urged the Iranian people to plant trees in memory of those killed in the U.S.-Israel

A watchful life at Hussainsagar: Tank Bund Shivas two decades of saving lives

Australia PM: Iran War Goals Met, Not Clear What More to Achieve

Albanese called for de-escalation, noting that US-Israeli attacks had degraded Iran's air force, navy and military industrial base

Self-enumeration by President Murmu, VP & PM Modi kicks off Census 2027

Leaders Extend Warm Wishes on Hanuman Jayanti Celebrations

New Delhi, April 2: The birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman is being celebrated with great fervor across the country today. Long queues of devotees

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Markets Likely To Open In Red As Trump's Speech Triggers Oil Rally

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Wall Street closed higher on Wednesday, led by strong gains in heavyweight stocks

Horrible, Evil Genius: Trump Recalls Killing Of Iran's Qasem Soleimani

Qasem Soleimani, the former Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander, was killed in a US strike in January 2020.

Congress, farmer bodies slam M.P. govt over delay in wheat procurement; BJP blames bag shortage due to West Asia war

Several farmers organisations, including the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) have also criticised the government and demanded the procurement be star

M Kharge Questions PM's Absence From All-Party Meet, Kiren Rijiju Replies

Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges between Mallikarjun Kharge and Kiren Rijiju over Middle East crisis discussion.

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela acting president, opening door for assets control

The U.S. Treasury Department removed sanctions against Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez, a move that follows increased engagement bet

Can a Peoples Candidate Win? Pranab Doleys Fight in Assam's Bokakhat

Independent Pranab Doley's image as a people's candidate is his biggest advantage in the upcoming Assam elections.

Nitish Kumar Likely to Resign as Chief Minister After Kharmas, Sworn in as Rajya Sabha Member on April 10

New Delhi, April 2: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has recently resigned from the Bihar Legislative Council, is expected to take the oath

Trump Warns Iran Of Power Grid Strikes If No Deal Is Reached. Read Full Text

The US president said it had been just one month since the United States military began Operation Epic Fury targeting the world's number one stat

Big Relief For Parents: Delhi Government Bars Schools From Forcing Book, Uniform Purchases

In an April 1 order, the Director (Education) underlined that parents are free to purchase books, uniforms, and related materials from any vendor

UN Appoints Shalini Bahuguna as Resident Coordinator in Papua New Guinea

New Delhi, April 2: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Shalini Bahuguna, an expert in artificial intelligence (AI),

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov Arrives in New Delhi for Key Discussions

New Delhi, April 2: Denis Manturov, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, arrived in New Delhi early Thursday for high-level discussions on

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 on April 2: What should you do on Lord Hanuman's birth anniversary? Check puja timings, fasting rules, vidhi and mantras

Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Lord Hanuman's birth anniversary is celebrated as Hanuman Jayanti every year as a prominent Hindu festival. Devotees of Lor

Word of the day - Interdiction

Interdiction means an official order or action that prevents something from happening. This term is used for bans on goods, restrictions on movem

Intense Debate at U.S. Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship Raises Concerns for H-1B Visa Holders

Washington, April 2: The U.S. Supreme Court held a hearing on Wednesday regarding a petition challenging President Donald Trumps order to end bir

Opportunity To Slow Down and Reflect: Oracle Employee's Graceful Layoff Post Wins Internet

Her composed and forward-looking message resonated with many, with users praising her resilience during a period of uncertainty.

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

The Supreme Court heard arguments on President Trump's order restricting birthright citizenship. Justices questioned the constitutional and legal

Oil Jumps As Trump Shifts Hormuz Closure Burden To Oil-Dependent Nations

In his speech, US President Donald Trump said the United States does not need oil from the Strait of Hormuz route.

India exempts some chemicals from import duty

India has waived import duties on crucial chemicals like ammonium nitrate, methanol, and PVC for three months, starting April 2nd. This move aims

U.S. President Donald Trumps address on Iran-Israel war: Key quotes

Donald Trumps address included references to Irans plans to build a nuclear bomb and came amid a global turmoil in oil prices and supply chains

Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Issued for Coastal Areas

Jakarta, April 2: A powerful earthquake has struck Indonesia. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that a 7.4 magnitude quake occu

Arjun Tendulkar Asked To Name 1 Cricket Idol Apart From Sachin. His Reply

When one mentions Arjun Tendulkar, the reference to Sachin Tendulkar cannot be far behind. That is the legacy Arjun carries. It comes with its sh

Can Trump pull the US out of NATO? | Explained

President Donald Trump is considering withdrawing the United States from NATO. This comes after European allies refused to send ships to the Stra

CBI files fresh FIR against Anil, RCom on LIC complaint alleging 3.7k cr loss

The CBI has filed a new case against Anil Ambani and Reliance Communications, along with bank officials, following an LIC complaint. Allegations

Iran's President questions 'America First' policy, calls Washington a 'proxy for Israel' in open letter

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has directly addressed the American people. He questions if the US truly prioritizes America First or serves

NASA Launches Historic Artemis II Crewed Lunar Mission

Florida, April 2: NASAs Artemis II lunar mission was launched from Florida, marking the first crewed flight around the Moon in over 50 years. Thi

Ravi Varmas Yashoda & Krishna fetches record-shattering Rs 167 crore

Industrialist Cyrus S Poonawalla has set a new record for modern Indian art, acquiring Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' for Rs 167.2 crore

Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalised After Falling Ill During Broadway Show

Megan took over the role from Bob the Drag Queen, who concluded the run on March 22.

Gulf war batters India's glass heartland, testing New Delhi's manufacturing drive

Firozabad, India's Glass City, faces a crisis. War in the Middle East disrupts gas supply, halting glass furnaces and leaving thousands jobless.

Donald Trump speech today highlights: What did U.S. President say tonight in address to the nation?

Trump Speech: Donald Trump in his address to the nation said Americans dont need the Strait of Hormuz and that the countries who do must grab it

How women voters are shaping State politics in 2026

Even though women are increasingly shaping party strategies and political outcomes, their representation in State Assemblies remain low

Modi lauds Patnaik, Dubey apologises for CIA swipe

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has apologized for his controversial remarks that drew a connection between former Odisha CM Biju Patnaik, Jawaharlal Nehr

Iranian President says in letter that Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans

He said in his letter that portraying Iran as a threat was neither consistent with historical reality nor with present-day observable facts.

SC against reserving verdicts, but some judges take own time

7.4-magnitude quake off Indonesia kills one, tsunami warning lifted

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the tremor hit at a shallow depth of 35 kilometres in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku isla

Delhi weather today (April 2): IMD issues yellow alert for weekend, warns of rain, thunderstorms and lightning. Check full forecast here

Weather in Delhi today: Delhi is likely to see partly cloudy skies today and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rainfa

Breaking News Live Updates: Amit Shah to move the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha today

Indonesia Earthquake Kills 1, Triggers Small Tsunami

The magnitude -7.4 earthquake was centered in the Molucca Sea at a depth of 35 kilometers

Indonesia earthquake today: 7.4 magnitude quake near Ternate triggers tsunami warnings in Southeast Asia

Indonesia earthquake today: A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Northern Maluku Sea off Ternate, triggering tsunami warnings for Indon

OpenAIs financial milestone; VC funding growth in Q1

Hello, India is officially counting its people. Census 2027 kicked off in the country on Wednesday. The 16th population count in India8th since i

'Operation Epic Fury to continue till our ends are met': Trump sets 23 week target

Trumps speech today: President Trump addresses the nation on Iran War here are the key takeaways

Trump news: President Donald Trump addressed the nation on the ongoing war with Iran. He stated Operation Epic Fury could conclude in two to thre

Andhra Chief Minister Lauds Passage Of Amaravati Bill In Lok Sabha

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday described the passage of the Amaravati Bill in the Lok Sabha as a moment of honour

'Very Happy With Bowling Effort': DC Captain Axar Patel After Win Over LSG

Riding on Sameer Rizvi's unbeaten 70 runs, DC chased down the target comfortably and started their campaign with an easy two points.

Artemis 2 tracker: When will Artemis 2 reach the moon? Where is Artemis 2 now?

Artemis II tracker: NASA's Artemis 2 carries three Americans and one Canadian astronauts. Artemis II is the opening shot of NASA's grand plans fo

Iran Was Laughing At Us, Proud To Correct Obama's Mistake: Trump

Donald Trump said that Iran was laughing at us after the deal (referring to JCPOA) while continuing its attempt to build a nuclear weapon.

Trump Says We're Nearing Completion In Iran War, Won't Let Allies Get Hurt

Trump's White House Address On the Middle East War: Iran's Navy Gone, Air Force In Ruins, Leaders Are Dead

Mizoram leads Northeast with digital Census 2027 rollout

Mizoram has begun the Census of India, 2027. Chief Minister Lalduhoma completed his self-enumeration digitally. This marks the northeast's first

India's economy puts up brave front as GST, auto sales and UPI payments surge despite Gulf war

India's economy shows remarkable resilience, with strong March figures in GST collections, vehicle sales, and digital payments, defying disruptio

NC member brings land grants bill in J&K House, opposition hurls Gulmarg hotel taunt at CM

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has admitted a private member's bill aimed at protecting current land leaseholders. This move faces strong opposit

Delhi Court Dismisses Defamation Case Against Nirmala Sitharaman

A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by Lipika Mitra, wife of former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Somnath Bhar

Building fintech startups beyond UPI: Where the next wave of innovation will come from

With Indias fintech infrastructure backed by government support, it has evolved into a sturdy and consistent ecosystem that enables easy digital

Trump says U.S .objectives in Iran nearing completion

We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks. We are going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong, M

Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, Trump says, claims military in ruins

President Donald Trump announced Iran's military strength has been severely diminished. US actions have crippled Tehran's missile and nuclear amb

US-Iran War Live Updates: We Haven't Hit Iran's Oil Yet, We Can: Trump's Big Threat

US-Iran War Live Updates: The speech will offer Trump a wide audience to articulate clear objectives for the war that could attempt to reconcile

Morning Digest: 55,000 households use Census self-enumeration portal on day one; Artemis II astronauts blast off for historic U.S. lunar journey, and more

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We Don't Need Oil From Hormuz, Those Who Need It Must Protect It: Trump

Trump on Iran war: We don't need oil from Strait of Hormuz, countries that need it must protect the oil they depend on

Happy Hanuman Jayanti 2026: 100+ wishes, images, quotes, greetings to share on WhatsApp, Instagram on the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Wishes Quotes: Hanuman Jayanti is being celebrated on April 2, 2026, and on this special day, devotees perform special praye

India to tour Zimbabwe for T20I series in July

Mumbai, April 1: India will head to Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series in July scheduled to be played at the Harare Sports Club. The BCCI inf

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says U.S. has scored 'swift, decisive, overwhelming victories' in Iran

Trump says U.S. forces will 'finish the job' in Iran soon, 'core strategic objectives are nearing completion'; Iran's President asked the people

Sunrisers wary of KKR spin twins Narine-Varun despite poor start

Indian Premier League | IPL 2026 introduces ball change after tenth over Kolkata, April 1: Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori has play

Samajwadi Party criticises U.P. Govt. over IAS officers resignation

In a statement to The Hindu, former Chief Secretary Alok Ranjan said the resignation is not a good thing

KKR seek spin revival vs SRH

Indian Premier League | IPL 2026 introduces ball change after tenth over Match today Knight Riders (KKR) vs sunrisers (SRH) at 7:30 pm Kolkata,

Another pitched battle await Knight Riders at Eden

Indian Premier League | IPL 2026 introduces ball change after tenth over No excuses, we take whats in front, says KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar K

Artemis II astronauts reach orbit on historic mission to moon and back

It was the most diverse lunar crew ever with the first woman, person of colour and non-U.S. citizen riding in NASA's new Orion capsule

LIVE: Trump Says US Objectives in Iran Near Completion

Trump's prime-time address offered an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran

Switched to race-walk this year, Shillong teen Bethlyne Makri overcomes self-doubts to clinch KITG bronze

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 1: On December 29, 2025, Bethlyne Grace Makris coaches at the SAI Sports Training Centre (STC), Shillong, suddenl

Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 jolts Indonesia, tsunami waves likely in Pacific, announce U.S. tsunami warning authorities

Earthquake today: Indonesia straddles the Pacific Ring of Fire, a highly seismically active zone, where different plates on the earths crust meet

China's Peace Plan Likely To Thwart Pak's High-Profile US Plans On Iran

China has been watching with quiet unease, if not outright discomfort, as Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asi

'We are going to hit Iran very hard in next 2-3 weeks, Donald Trump says in his address to the nation

President Donald Trump has revealed the progress of America's military campaign against Iran. He stated that Iran's navy is gone and its air forc