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We're Blowing Up Whole Iran: Trump's Ultimatum Spakes War Crime Concerns

The US commander-in-chief also dismissed concerns over the massive loss of civilian lives with his actions, saying people who oppose their govern

Israel renews Lebanon strikes, forces Syria border crossing closed

Israel-Iran war: Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have claimed at least 15 lives. The attacks occurred after Israel threatened to target a key borde

Weather today (April 6): IMD warns of rain and thunderstorms in Delhi, Tamil Nadu, UP. Check alert for all affected states here

Weather update: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several states in India, such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are

High-Risk U.S. Operation Rescues Pilot in Iran After Jet Crash

Washington, April 6: U.S. forces conducted a high-risk operation to rescue an American pilot who was downed in Iran. This complex military missio

Will RBI Hold Repo Rate Steady As Iran War, 'Super El Nino' Push Inflation Risks?

The central bank kept the repo rate unchanged in its August, October and February 2026 MPC meetings. The last rate cut was in December 2025.

Russia says it downed 148 Ukrainian drones in three hours

Russian air defence units intercepted 148 Ukrainian drones over a three-hour period. Emergency crews worked to restore power to nearly half a mil

Elastic rules: On the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026

India needs proper reckoning of plastic collection and reuse targets

BJP Celebrates Foundation Day with Messages of National Self-Reliance

New Delhi, April 6: On the occasion of the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) Foundation Day, several prominent leaders, including Union Home Minister

West Asia crisis: Jaishankar speaks to Qatari PM, UAE Foreign Minister

In the last couple of weeks, India has made diplomatic efforts focusing on ending the conflict in West Asia as soon as possible and ensuring the

Iran, US and mediators discuss potential 45 day ceasefire to 'permanently' end West Asia war

The United States and Iran are engaged in mediated talks for a 45-day ceasefire in West Asia, aiming for a permanent end to the conflict. Discuss

How A Factory In China Adapted To Trump, Tariffs And Trade Turmoil

Tariffs brought chaos to many Chinese companies; the country's official purchasing managers' index contracted for much of last year, with April 2

Iran military says U.S. rescue operation used abandoned airport in southern Isfahan

The so-called U.S. military rescue operation, planned as a deception and escape mission at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan under the pre

Irans Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Conflict with Indian and Russian Counterparts

Mumbai, April 6: Irans Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, engaged in discussions with his counterparts from India and Russia regarding the

Breaking News Live Updates: Massive landslide strikes Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, details awaited

Vijay Deverakonda Shares Romantic Birthday Note for Wife Rashmika Mandanna

The BTS clip was originally unveiled by the makers of the film as a birthday tribute to Rashmika.

Iran warns US will be dragged into living hell in scathing response to Trump's threat

Iran's Parliament Speaker warns US President Donald Trump that his actions risk dragging America into a 'living hell'. Trump threatened to destro

Iran-Israel war: Iraq urges customers to send oil loading plans after Hormuz exemption, document shows

Iraq's state oil marketer SOMO has asked customers for crude oil lifting schedules within 24 hours. This follows reports that Iran has exempted I

Dignified disposal of menstrual products; Circulate Capitals fundraise

Flawsome has built a pad that can be flushed in any plumbing setup in a rural squat toilet or an urban Western flush. It can also auto-disintegra

AU Warns: Middle East Conflict Poses Serious Threat to African Economies

New Delhi, April 6: The African Union (AU) and its partners have issued a warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could pose a signi

Fauzi Makers Issue Strict Warning Over Leaked Set Images

The release date of the film has not been announced yet.

Netanyahu Praises Trump for F-15 Crew Rescue Mission

In a post on X, Netanyahu said that Trump has expressed his appreciation for Israel's help during the rescue mission

Trump's trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit

President Donald Trump will visit China in May for talks with President Xi Jinping. This meeting follows a year of trade disputes and tariffs bet

Trump Claims Ongoing Serious Talks with Iran Amid Military Operation Signals

New Delhi, April 6: U.S. President Donald Trump has stated in an interview with Israeli media that the United States is engaged in serious negoti

Yesterday IPL Match 2026 results: Bhuvneshwar stars as RCB crush CSK, Rishabh Pant guides LSG to nail-Biting win in Sunday thrillers

Yesterday IPL Match results: Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a commanding 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings, powered by a massive 250/3

Word of the day - Chastisement

Chastisement, meaning severe criticism or punishment to correct behavior, is a formal term often seen in news reporting. It signifies accountabil

LIVE: Airstrike in Irani City of Qom Kills At Least 5

Qom is a holy Shiite seminary city just south of Tehran

Case filed against AIMIM MLC and others for obstructing GHMC anti-encroachment drive

The complainant alleged that the group behaved aggressively, created a disturbance at the site and interfered with the demolition drive

It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

Artemis II astronauts are setting a new distance record from Earth, surpassing Apollo 13's maximum range during their lunar flyby. The mission ai

A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran

American forces executed a daring rescue of two pilots shot down by Iran. One pilot was extracted from enemy territory, while the second, hiding

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Personalities and political loyalties to define poll outcome in central Kerala

The Left Democratic Front had a clear upper hand in the region comprising Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam and Alappuzha in 2021 as it bagged 25 of th

'Reckless moves dragging US into a living hell': Iran's MB Ghalibaf slams Trump's 'Tuesday threat'

UAE says air defences 'actively engaging' with missiles; urges public to remain calm

UAE and Kuwaiti air defence systems are actively intercepting incoming missile and drone threats, with authorities urging public calm and adheren

NALCO respects key averages; momentum building for near-term rally: Shivangi Sarda

India delivers aid to flood and earthquake-hit Afghanistan

India has sent humanitarian aid to Afghanistan following devastating floods and earthquakes. The assistance includes essential relief materials.

Assembly elections LIVE: Nominations to close for Tamil Nadu, Bengal phase-1 polls

The TMC accused the BJP of being involved in the unrest in Malda, where several judicial officers engaged in scrutiny of under-adjudication voter

Trump Invokes Religious Rhetoric in Praise of Iran Rescue, Drawing Criticism

The rescue was an Easter Miracle, Trump told NBC's Meet the Press, and some cabinet members followed with messages of their own

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened

Iranian presidential spokesperson, Seyyed Mohammad Mehdi Tabatabaei, said on social media that the Strait of Hormuz can reopen only if some trans

Watch the entire film before you judge: Hrithik on reactions to Ramayanas VFX

Watch the entire film before you judge, says Hrithik Roshan amid mixed reactions to Ramayanas VFX Days after netizens reacted with mixed opinions

Soha Ali Khan opens up on being hit with perimenopause

Actress Soha Ali Khan has opened up on being hit by perimenopause suddenly. The actress also talked about the hormonal imbalances and shifts that

Quote of the day: 'Living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking' by Lee Ann Womack

QOTD: Lee Ann Womack's I Hope You Dance song serves as a greatest ode to the life and survival.

Bollywood actor Bipasha Basu walks the ramp during the Bombay Times Fashion Week 2026

Bollywood actor Bipasha Basu walks the ramp during the Bombay Times Fashion Week 2026, in Mumbai on Saturday. (PTI)

Halle Bailey breaks silence on her motherhood journey

Hollywood actress Halle Bailey is in her mom era, and is loving every bit of it. The You, Me & Tuscany star, 26, recently opened up about her jou

Jaishankar Holds Talks with Iran, Gulf Leaders Amid West Asia Tensions

The Iranian Embassy in India confirmed the conversation, stating that both ministers discussed bilateral ties along with regional and internation

Whole Region Going To Burn: Iranian Parliament Speaker's Warning To Trump

Iran's powerful parliament speaker warned US President Donald Trump on Sunday that his eckless moves would mean our whole region is going to bur

How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course

A US special forces mission rescued a stranded American airman deep inside Iran after a high-risk overnight operation that nearly went wrong due

Morning Digest: Nominations to close for Tamil Nadu and phase-1 West Bengal polls, Donald Trump extends Iran deadline by 24 hours; and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

David, Patidar power RCB to massive win over CSK

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS Match today Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings at 7:30 pm Bengal

KKR seek spark to halt slide against in-form Punjab Kings

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES FIRST TO PLAY ALL 19 IPL SEASONS Kolkata, April 5: A beleaguered and increasingly rudderless Kolkata

Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time: Trump Extends Iran Deadline

In a strongly worded message, Trump warned Tehran to either make a deal or reopen the Strait, threatening severe consequences

Morning Brief Podcast: Pharma's AI Reckoning

Iran issues strict warning to Trump, says will respond 'in kind' to any US attacks

Iran has warned it will respond in kind if the United States targets its infrastructure, after US President Donald Trump threatened military acti

U.S. Stock Market on Monday: S&P, Dow Jones, Nasdaq trading will be heavily impacted by these factors

U.S. Stock Market today: President Donald Trump has set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to end the war and reopen shipping in the critical Strait of

Southampton stun Arsenal 2-1, Chelsea run riot in FA Cup

London, April 5: In a day that swung between shock and supremacy, Southampton FC stunned Arsenal FC with a dramatic late winner to book a place i

Barcelona overcome 10-man Atletico to boost La Liga lead

Madrid, April 5: Barcelona came from behind away from home to beat 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-1 and take a big step toward winning La Liga after Re

Lille crush Lens

Paris, April 5: Lens was overwhelmed by northern rival Lille 3-0 and lost ground in the Ligue 1 title race after the Derby du Nord was briefly in

India lose 0-5 to Australia in AFC U20 Womens Asian Cup

Pathum Thani, April 5: India suffered a crushing 0-5 defeat at the hands of Australia in the AFC U20 Womens Asian Cup 2026 at the Pathum Thani St

MCA names U-19, U-23 squads for NECDC tourneys

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 5: The Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) has announced its Under-19 mens and Under-23 womens squads for the upc

Rhino, Sputnik bag convincing wins in late PA Sangma T20

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 5: Rhino Cricket Academy and Sputnik CC registered convincing victories in their respective matches of the Late P

Meghalaya name squad for junior national boxing cship

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 5: The Meghalaya Boxing Association (MBA) has announced the states junior squad for the upcoming 7th Junior (U-17

Beef row: Chief minister vows action against AJP nominee's kin

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has brought beef consumption into his election campaign, targeting Congress ally AJP's candidate Kunki Chowdhury. He

Indian shooters set sights on success at Granada WC opener

Granada (Spain), April 5: Indian pistol and rifle shooters will head into the season-opening ISSF World Cup, beginning here on Monday, with a fir

India eye strong showing with new faces, renewed belief

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), April 5: Buoyed by a mix of breakthrough performances and established consistency, India will head into the Asian Wrestling

Wealthy Indians turn to alter ego trusts to manage succession planning and avoid court proceedings

Wealthy Indians are adopting alter ego trusts for smoother wealth transfer. These trusts help bypass lengthy court processes and potential family

Fortis Escorts Institute organises heart check-up camp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: A free heart check-up camp was held here today at Gurdwara Bala Pritam Ji by Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Jugal, Arvind promise fast-track development of Vijay Nagar residents during Public Darbar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5:Resolution of public issues is my priority, and development is my agenda,said MLA Jammu WestArvind Guptawhil

Devyani Rana kicks off 2nd youth training, employment drive for Hotel Industry in Nagrota

Excelsior Correspondent NAGROTA, Apr 5: MLA Nagrota, Devyani Rana today launched the second edition of the Youth Training & Employment Drive aime

Bangladesh: Measles cases surge nationwide; Govt launches emergency vaccination drive

DHAKA, April 5: Measles infections are rising rapidly across Bangladesh, placing growing pressure on paediatric wards in hospitals, media reports

FCIK warns of economic stress, urges immediate measures

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 5: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today expressed concern over growing economic st

Modi makes 33 pc quota pitch to Bengals women voters, says benefit from 2029 LS polls

COOCH BEHAR, Apr 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies

Pant, Shami take LSG to 5-wicket win over SRH

HYDERABAD, Apr 5: Mohammed Shami asked probing questions not only to Sunrisers Hyderabad batters but also to the national selection committee wit

How Artemis II Redefines Humanitys Future

Biju Dharmapalan bijudharmapalan@gmail.com More than half a century after humans last ventured beyond low Earth orbit, NASAs Artemis II mission m

Telangana Government Seeks Return of Five Villages Merged with Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad, April 6: The Telangana government has urged the central government to pass a bill in Parliament to reclaim five villages that were mer

Some people are more native, but its a question of citizenship: Hiren Gohain

As infiltration makes yet another inevitable entry into the Assam campaign, the writer-civil society activist says the term Miyawas never a part

Woman Seeks Justice After Triple Talaq in Haridwar

Haridwar, April 6: A troubling case of harassment and triple talaq has emerged from the Bandra Jud area of Haridwar, prompting police to register

Towards an Academictopia Reimagining the Future of Education

Pinaki Bakshi pinakibakshi9@gmail.com One of the rampant issues academic domains are still dealing with is the theoretical vs. practical implemen

Yemens Houthis, IRGC carry out joint operation against Israel

Sanaa, April 5: Yemens Houthi group has said that it had carried out a joint military operation targeting Israels Ben Gurion Airport, along with

Nepals ex-PM Oli to remain in custody for five more days

Kathmandu, April 5: Nepals former prime minister K P Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak will remain in judicial custody for five m

From Rote to Real: CBSEs Skill Education Reform

Meenu Gupta guptadps@gmail.com A quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding in Indias classrooms. Beginning the academic year 2025-26, the Ce

France condemns execution of its citizen in China

Paris, April 5: France said China has executed a French citizen convicted of drug trafficking after keeping him on death row for more than 15 yea

Officials deny Trump hospital rumours

Washington, April 5: The White House has pushed back against widespread online speculation that President Donald Trump was hospitalised, calling

500 judges on SIR duty, cases pile up across Bengal courts

Former President and Meira Kumar Pay Tribute to Babu Jagjivan Ram on His 119th Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, April 6: On the occasion of Babu Jagjivan Rams 119th birth anniversary, former President Ram Nath Kovind and former Lok Sabha Speaker

Mumbai Police Arrest Serial Molester in Just 48 Hours

Mumbai, April 6: Mumbai police have achieved a significant success by arresting a serial molester within just a few hours. The accused, Munawwar

EC seizes voter inducements worth over 650cr from poll-bound states, UT

Election Commission teams have seized over Rs 650 crore in potential voter inducements across five poll-bound states, with West Bengal leading se

Rana convenes public outreach prog at Bassali

* Pledges time bound redressal of border area issues Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 5: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environme

BJP Secures Chairperson Position in Khanapur Municipality with BRS Support

Hyderabad, April 6: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully secured the chairperson position in Khanapur Municipality, Telangana, with

Trump dictating terms to India as Modi has compromised: Karra

*BJP-led Govt pro-capitalist, anti-poor: Bhalla Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: JKPCC president, Tariq Hameed Karra has said that US Presid

Lt Gen Pratik Sharma pays tribute to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 5: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, along with all ranks of the Northern Com

IT employees body NITES calls for safeguards amid AI-led tech layoffs

New Delhi, April 5: IT employees body NITES has exhorted tech firms to prioritise reskilling over layoffs, while calling for policy intervention

Odisha bans sale of LPG cylinders in open market

Odisha has banned the open sale of LPG cylinders to combat black marketing. Only customers who have completed e-KYC can now purchase them from au