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BITS Hyderabad Researchers Develop Method to Turn Power Plant Emissions into Clean LPG Alternative

Indias Bureau of Indian Standards has already allowed blending of up to 20 per cent DME with LPG, opening the possibility of gradual use in house

Kumar Gandharv: The Musical Revolutionary Who Overcame Illness to Return to the Stage

New Delhi, April 7: The realm of Indian classical music is illuminated by numerous brilliant stars. Notably, many of these artists may no longer

Bomb Threat Prompts Searches at JNTU

University alerted police after receiving the email, following which personnel from KPHB police station carried out frisking, searches and saniti

Jaladhara Initiative In Annamayya Wins Deputy CMs Praise

The collector presented the Jaladhara programme at the workshop through a PowerPoint presentation.

Bangladesh police arrest Hasina-era former parliament speaker

Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, the South Asian nation's first female speaker, who also served as Minister in Hasina's administration, was arrested at

THRC Orders Singur Water for Irrigation, Release Immediately, Govt Told

Relief for farmers as panel directs irrigation supply to 20,000 acres

Major Regularization of Unauthorized Colonies in Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Thanks Central Government

New Delhi, April 7: In a significant move, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, announced the regularization of 1,511 unaut

Shikha Mukerjee | Diversity Works Just Fine In All 4 Poll-going States

In two states, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the BJP is not the principal challenger; the Congress is the lead party of the alliance against the reignin

Three-acre Miyawaki forest to come up at AU North Campus

VPA to supply saplings under One Million Plantation Drive; ICTPL to prepare site and ensure irrigation for sustainable green cover at Andhra Univ

Puducherry Assembly poll: campaigning ends with many constituencies set for multi-cornered contest

The poll scene in Puducherry was largely dominated by the two fronts the National Democratic Alliance, comprising the AINRC, the BJP, the AIADMK

Why Indian healthcare cannot function in silos: leaders weigh in

At The Hindu Deep Tech Summit 2026, voices from medicine, technology, and venture capital converged to outline what the future of healthcare must

Telangana HC to Hear Plea Challenging '7th Best Police Station' Award to Shamirpet PS

Officials in the Malkajgiri commissionerate took a wait-and-watch approach.

China Prepares Cyber and Propaganda Attacks on Taiwan Ahead of November Elections

Taipei, April 7: China is gearing up to interfere in Taiwans upcoming Nine-in-One local elections scheduled for November. According to a report,

Police identify accused in Macherla rape attempt case as victims acquaintance

Wendys is giving away free Frosty and fries on April 7here's how to claim yours

Wendy's is giving away free Frosty and fries on April 7. This treat is a reward for a dunk during the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Game. Cu

Trump branded 'crazy' over apocalyptic Iran threats

US President Donald Trump's strong words towards Iran have raised concerns about his mental state. Critics, including former allies, are question

DCIL, Colombo Dockyard forge ship repair, building alliance

American journalist Shelly Kittleson released, say Iraqi officials

The powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah said in a statement earlier in the day it had decided to free Shelly Kittleson, who was a

A Lebanese seafarer caught in a double-whammy amid the West Asia war

Hundreds of merchant ships are stuck in the Gulf unable to move up or down the Strait of Hormuz

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Arrest of Mukundans office assistant sparks political flashpoint in Nattika

The NDA candidate alleges conspiracy by LDF and police; arrest follows a complaint filed by the LDF election committee against alleged cyber atta

Bihar Police Suspends Former DSP Gautam Kumar Over Disproportionate Assets

Patna, April 7: The Bihar Police has suspended former DSP Gautam Kumar from Kishanganj with immediate effect. This significant administrative act

TMC to File Mamata Banerjees Bhabanipur Nomination as Pluralist Counter to BJP

Instead of a message centred on political conquest, the TMC supremo wants her nomination itself to mirror Bhabanipur's composite social character

'Don't listen to Brussels' bureaucrats': JD Vance BLASTS EU for meddling in Hungary elections

Unkept promises to the fore once again ahead of election in Pollachi

As hustings draw nearer,DMKis leveraging the sex scandal to dash the hopes ofAIADMK, which is highlighting stagnant development in the constituen

Ashok Chaudhary Responds to Kharges Controversial Remarks

Patna, April 7: Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary has hit back at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges controversial statement regarding the BJP.

APSRTC Locks Up Its Block in Bus Bhavan

Asset row with TGSRTC resurfaces over Hyderabad property

Ensure hassle-Free Paddy Procurement: Collector

District Collector Himanshu Shukla conducted surprise inspections at procurement centres in Varigonda and Parlappalli, reviewing records, registr

World Bank's Ajay Banga sees some degree of lower growth, higher inflation due to war

Ajay Banga, World Bank President, forecasts slower global economic growth and higher inflation due to the Middle East conflict. The World Bank is

Deterioration of Noyyal, human-animal conflict, civic infrastructure gaps emerge as key issues in Thondamuthur

Telangana Archives Speeds Up Digitisation of Manuscripts

Announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, GBM is aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

Trump delays Iran deadlines repeatedly, but Tuesday ultimatum turns most menacing

President Donald Trump set and postponed deadlines for Iran to negotiate. His threats escalated to targeting civilian infrastructure. Iran expres

From Guns To Books: Tribal Children In Former Bastar Maoist Strongholds To Attend School For The First Time

The tribal children in these pockets have been deprived of basic education for almost two decades with the schools in some of these areas either

'Hungarians love you more than Orban': Vance's big praise as Trump addresses Hungary rally on call

Racket Spurs Rollout of Surrogacy Portal

The portal will track applications, notify timelines, and schedule interviews, including that of the surrogate, ensuring transparency and reducin

India, Bangladesh share warm and historic ties: MEA

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman arrives in India, ending 17-month-long cold phase in bilateral ties between the neighbouring countrie

Iran urges youth to form human chains to protect power plants

The paramilitary Revolutionary Guard warned that Iran would deprive the U.S. and its allies of the regions oil and gas for years

No Changes to Polling Agents Seating Rules in West Bengal, Election Commission Clarifies

Kolkata, April 7: Amid the ongoing West Bengal assembly elections, claims have surfaced that polling agents from various political parties will n

Watch: Shashi Tharoor: LDF learned a very hard lesson on Sabarimala

CM Naidu Calls for Curriculum Overhaul, Better University Rankings

CM stresses education overhaul, road safety, housing, and tech-driven alerts

Bill Gates To Testify In Front Of US House Panel On Jeffrey Epstein: Report

Billionaire Bill Gates is to testify on June 10 before a congressional committee investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein an

Gold smuggling racket busted at KIA, 5 arrested

CISF Takes Charge of Security for RRTS Namo Bharat Corridor

New Delhi, April 7: In a significant move for urban transport security in the National Capital Region (NCR), the security of the Regional Rapid T

Adani moves U.S. court seeking dismissal of SEC fraud case, says lawsuit lacks jurisdiction

The Adanis argued that the court lacks personal jurisdiction, saying neither had sufficient contacts with the U.S. or direct involvement in the b

Odisha: Droupadi Murmu Likely to Visit Rourkela on April 21

The enhancement of quota will greatly benefit students from marginalised communities in pursuing higher education, he said.

7 Hours To Deadline: How Trump's Civilisation-Ending Threats Could Play Out

With hours to go until the deadline, here are the ways tonight could play out.

DC Edit | 2 States, UT Likely To Face Highly Charged Poll Battles

The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front in Kerala is fighting anti-incumbency as well as the Congress-led United Democratic Front. It is interesting

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Assam Chief Minister for Remarks Against Kharge

New Delhi, April 7: Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a senior Congress leader, launched a sharp attack on Assam Ch

Watch: Iranians form human chains on bridges, near power plants as Trump threatens to unleash hell

Some Iranians formed human chains across several Iranian cities on Tuesday (April 7), gathering on bridges and around power plants as U.S. strike

After 33 years in Bastar forests, senior Maoist leader lays down arms, chooses Constitution

Known in police records as Papa Rao, he carried 25 lakh bounty and allegedly involved in several attacks on security forces and civilians in Bija

Super-rich exit Dubai for this European city heres why its a new safe haven

Super-rich exiting Dubai for Italy in 2026: Italy is now attracting the worlds super-rich like never before. Since 2017, over 1,300 high-net-wort

Two free cylinders, escooters, scholarships: JP Nadda unveils BJPs Puducherry poll promises

Trinamool plans Mamata's nomination filing in Bhabanipur on April 7 as pluralist show to counter BJP

Political parties often describe Bhabanipur as a mini India; Bengali middle-class neighbourhoods coexist with large Marwari, Gujarati, Punjabi, S

'Nothing Implies This, Buffoons': US Says Not Considering Nukes Against Iran

The White House denied on Tuesday that the US has any plans about a nuclear strike on Iran.

Election Commission sets up 90-screen control centre for Bengal polls

The Election Commission has launched a Control Command Centre in Kolkata. This centre features 90 screens for round-the-clock monitoring of polli

SRM to set up tech and research park by 2027, along the lines of the IIT Madras research park

At The Hindu Deep Tech Summit 2026, SRMISTs entrepreneurship director says right tech ecosystem is critical to convert research into spin-offs; s

Neck-and-neck race likely in two-cornered fight for Hosur seat

Growing discontent among farmers regarding big-ticket projects, clash between industrial push and agrarian economy and an infrastructure under pr

'Genuine concern': Delhi Airport issues statement after reports of missing stray dog, bite incidents

Delhi Airport responded to social media concerns over stray dogs, confirming they are cared for under veterinary guidelines. It addressed a recen

Assam Police Files Case Against Congress Leader Pawan Khera for Fraud and Defamation

Guwahati, April 7: Assam Police have registered a case against Congress leader Pawan Khera, involving allegations of fraud, defamation, and crimi

Traffic Jam During Ranthambore Safari Goes Viral, Internet Reacts To Tiger Struggling For Space

The clip, shared by Instagram user Monty Bhatt, captures the chaos as multiple vehicles crowd the tiger's path.

Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah to release US journalist Shelly Kittleson if... Here's the vital condition as Israel looks to target vessels in Lebanon waters

Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah to release US journalist Shelly Kittleson has become a major development after Kataib Hezbollah c

No environmental clearance for HFC production projects starting 2028: Environment ministry

India will halt new hydrofluorocarbon production projects from January 1, 2028. This move aligns with the nation's commitment to the Kigali Amend

Rajasthan Ensures LPG Cylinder Availability for Weddings: Minister Sumit Godara

Jaipur, April 7: A high-level meeting was held on Tuesday to discuss the supply system of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders, along with the e

Four arrested in Balapur murder case

Gunfight near Israeli consulate in Istanbul: What we know so far?

Gunfire erupted outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul after armed assailants opened fire on police, triggering a brief but intense exchange.

From rescue to last rites: How a Gurgaon man is filling gaps in care for Indias abandoned elderly

The Earth Saviours Foundation in Gurugram offers residential care to abandoned elderly people. The organization provides food, accommodation, and

How a Film Transformed Amit Trivedis Destiny, Making Him a New Icon in Music

Mumbai, April 7: In the realm of Indian film music, certain names stand out, and Amit Trivedi is one of them. His music is not only unique but al

DRDO seeks faster development of materials to keep pace with defence tech cycles

Unless material development keeps pace, integrating new materials into systems will become increasingly challenging, the DRDO chief said

ISL | Inter Kashi stems the rot with win over Chennaiyin

Alfred Planas scores twice to ensure the the visiting team moves up to eighth on the leaderboard

Women cannot be seen as untouchables for three days a month: Justice Nagarathna in Sabarimala case

Centre objects to 2018 ruling drawing parallels between the Sabarimala bar on menstruating women and the practice of untouchability; S-G claims I

BJP Candidate Sees Stronger Than Expected Response in Bagalkot

Bagalkot, April 7: BJP candidate Veeranna Charantimath from the Bagalkot assembly constituency has stated that the party is receiving a better-th

Delhi HC quashes FSSAI regulation on animal feed, BIS certification

Food safety Act of 2006 covers only food for human consumption, says Bench

2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: What havepartiespromised its voters?

Jobs,womenand freebies are on top of the Dravidian partiesmanifestos, TVKfocuses on education

Why do some people avoid posting on social media? The psychology behind choosing silence over sharing

Choosing not to engage actively in social media posts does not indicate a lack of social presence. Instead, it reflects a conscious lifestyle cho

Woman Alleges Police Assault, Telangana Human Rights Panel rders Protection

The HRC noted the seriousness of the allegations, including the circulation of her photograph affecting her dignity and her subsequent suicide at

Astroguide for Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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Bhopal Passport Office Launches Inclusive Initiative with Braille Information

Bhopal, April 7: The Regional Passport Office in Bhopal has launched an unprecedented outreach initiative, introducing inclusive promotional mate

UN rights chief Volker Turk slams 'sickening' war rhetoric after Donald Trump warns of civilisations end

The UN's top human rights official, Volker Trk, has strongly condemned the escalating war rhetoric in the Middle East. He warned that threats aga

Keshav Prasad Maurya Predicts BJP Victory in West Bengal Elections on May 4

Bardhaman, April 7: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has made a bold prediction regarding the upcoming West Bengal electi

Voters await reconstruction of Shenbhagavalli check-dam to boost irrigation

All candidates have made a slew of promises to boost agriculture and improve irrigation in the region; paddy farms and palm groves face threat of

'Our soldiers deserve leaders of character': Ousted Army chief RIPS Hegseth in departing message

OpenAI Proposes Four-Day Workweek To Harness AI Productivity Gains

OpenAI proposes a four-day workweek and a public wealth fund to share AI-driven productivity gains.

Dindigul C. Srinivasan begins election campaign

Irans Firm Stance Against U.S. Amid Rising Tensions

Tehran, April 7: Iran has adopted a strong stance amid escalating tensions with the United States, asserting that the policy of force will ultima

Russia, China Veto UN Resolution on Reopening Strait of Hormuz

The resolution could not be adopted because veto-wielding permanent members Russia and China voted against the resolution

California overtakes Japan to become worlds 4th-largest economy - heres what changed

California economy 2026: California has surged to become the world's fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan with a GDP exceeding $4 trillion. D

BRS Dharna in Parigi Thwarted, Harish Slams Government

Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader opposes land acquisition, alleges suppression of dissent

NCERT reconstitutes textbook committee after Supreme Court rap

The court had taken up suo motu cognisance of Class 8 social science textbook which discussed a section on corruption in the judiciary, and later

Exciting Job Opportunities at NTPC Green Energy Limited: 46 Positions Open for Application

New Delhi, April 7: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for young job seekers looking for high-salary positions. NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL)

Centres proposal for womens quota follows UPA blueprint for OBC reservation in higher education

The BJP formula of linking additional seats in the Lok Sabha for womens reservation takes a leaf out of the Arjun Singh playbook for higher educa

Artemis II Crew Snaps Historic Earthset Photo On Way Home

NASA released the photo of Earth dropping below the rugged lunar edge in a deliberate nod to the iconic Earthrise image taken by an Apollo 8 astr