Bangladesh inviting China dangerous for NE: Cong

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23:53

Rajasthan: 14 booked for raising pro Palestine slogans in Eid procession

Image only for representation. Photo: Leon Kuegeler/Reuters
Image only for representation. Photo: Leon Kuegeler/Reuters
A case has been registered against 14 people for allegedly raising pro Palestine slogans and waving the country's flag during an Eid-ul-Fitr procession in Baran city on Monday, police said.Authorities who were present for an exchange of greetings in the Eidgah, boycotted the event and urged...
23:47

Bangladesh inviting China dangerous for NE: Cong

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The Congress on Monday said Bangladesh inviting China to encircle India is very dangerous for the security of the Northeast region and alleged that the government is not taking care of the region including Manipur.Bangladesh is inviting China to encircle India. This attitude of the Bangladesh...
22:21

Lamborghini driver who hit 2 pedestrians gets bail

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A district court on Monday granted bail to a man accused of hitting two pedestrians with his Lamborghini sportscar in Noida.Deepak Kumar, a resident of Ajmer in Rajasthan, was arrested on Sunday following the accident near an under-construction building in Sector 94 in Noida, police said.The two...
21:52

Delhi breathes cleanest air during Jan-March in 5 years

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Delhi recorded an average air quality index of 231 during the January-March period, the lowest for the quarter in five years, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said on Monday.The CAQM, which formulates air pollution control plans for Delhi-NCR, said the January-March period of 2025...
21:29

Mumbai cops reach Kamra's Mahim home

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Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Monday failed to appear before Khar police in connection with the case registered for his 'traitor' jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, while a team went to his Mahim home to 'check' his availability.He was supposed to appear before Khar...
20:59

Israeli police to question Netanyahu

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Two key advisers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, were arrested on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into potential connections between Israeli officials and Qatar.Although Netanyahu is not a suspect, but investigators want to question the Prime...
19:48

Protests in UP after Dalit youth dies in custody

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The death of a 20-year-old Dalit youth under suspicious circumstances while in custody at Tarwa police station in Azamgarh triggered tense protests led by his family and local residents on Monday.The agitators vandalised a police vehicle and blocked the road in front of the station, prompting...
19:36

Former Pak PM Imran Khan nominated for Peace Nobel

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Sajjad Husain, PTIJailed former prime minister Imran Khan has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts for human rights and democracy.    Members of the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA) -- an advocacy group founded last December -- who also belong to the Norwegian...
19:08

JEE aspirant jumps before train in Kota, 10th suicide this year

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An 18-year-old engineering aspirant, who was to appear for the JEE-Main on April 2, allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a moving train in Kota, police said on Monday.This is the tenth case of suspected suicide by a coaching student in Kota since January.Kanpur native Ujjawal Mishra...
18:44

Govt fully prepared to table Waqf bill: Rijiju

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Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju asserted on Monday that the government is fully prepared to table the amended Waqf bill in Parliament, as he accused some political parties and organisations of seeking to foment unrest in society and mislead people over its...
18:29

Cong's Girija Vyas sustains burn injuries while doing 'aarti'

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Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Girija Vyas on Monday sustained burn injuries while performing 'aarti' in her house in Udaipur city of Rajasthan.Vyas (79) was rushed to a private hospital in Udaipur, where she received primary treatment and was referred to Ahmedabad for further...
17:46

April-June will be hotter than normal, warns IMD

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India is expected to experience hotter-than-usual temperatures from April to June, with more heatwave days in central and eastern India and the northwestern plains, the IMD said on Monday.Most parts of the country will see higher-than-normal maximum temperatures, except for some areas in western...
16:55

Lamborghini crash: Car was driven by a YouTuber

One of the injured labourers
One of the injured labourers
The FIR initially registered in connection with the Lamborghini crash in Noida, which left two labourers injured, did not mention the driver's name, prompting allegations that the police were trying to hush up the matter, reports NDTV. Noida police have now added the accused Deepak's name and...
16:36

Manipur conflict due to illegal immigration: Ex-CM

Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh
Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh
Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Monday claimed that the conflict in the state was a result of multiple challenges including drugs, illegal immigration and the destruction of forests. In a post on X, Singh also took a swipe at Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, asking him...
16:23

Violent clash between 2 communities after Eid prayers

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A minor dispute between two persons escalated into a violent clash between two factions of a community in Meerut's Jani area on Monday. At least half a dozen people are said to have been injured in the violence, although the police are yet to confirm the number. Three people were taken...
15:49

Trump running out of patience with Putin

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Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Sunday that Trump is running out of patience with Russia and that the US has far-reaching plans for if it does not agree to a ceasefire, reports the BBC.Stubb was speaking at a news conference the day after a meeting with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in...
15:25

Why Netanyahu naming security head is Constitutional crisis

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Despite a temporary injunction against the dismissal of Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) chief Ronen Bar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named Vice-Admiral (ret.) Eli Sharvit, former head of the Israeli Navy as the new security chief. Hours after the Israeli government voted to...
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Stock market during March

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Here's how the cookie crumbled... 
14:50

'Putin Is A Liar'

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Putin dreams of his legacy. He wants to forcibly restore the Russian empire. And unfortunately, after three years of large-scale war with massive human losses, Putin will not budge from his goal, because human life is the cheapest resource in the Russian State, says Nobel Laureate, human...
14:37

From Modi to Tendulkar: Ghibli magic takes India by storm

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar are among the celebrities who have jumped into the world of Studio Ghibli-inspired art, which has taken the internet by storm.Sharing 15 Ghibli-style images of Modi on social media platform X, the MyGov handle captioned them, Main...
14:23

Aurangzeb tomb issue raised unnecessarily: RSS leader

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Amid the demand from some right-wing outfits for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, senior RSS leader Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi on Monday said the topic has been raised unnecessarily. Whoever has faith will visit the structure, located in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar,...
13:58

Right back at you, doc

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Congress national spokesperson Dr Shama Mohamed wishes you a happy Eid. Posting this picture on X, she writes, EidAlFitr Mubarak to each one of you. Prayed for peace, love & harmony in my beloved India! Jai Hind #EidMubarak2025.Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour across...
13:22

Who will succeed Narendra Modi? Fadnavis says...

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday dismissed speculation about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's successor, asserting that Modi would continue to lead the country for many more years. Responding to Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut's claim that Modi went to the RSS...
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Aurangzeb tomb is a protected monument, but...: Fadnavis

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said whether people like Mughal emperor Aurangzeb or not, his tomb is a protected monument, but his glorification will not be allowed.Talking to reporters in Nagpur, Fadnavis said structures outside the purview of law should be...
12:34

Trump warns Zelenskyy: If you renege on mineral deal...

The heated meeting at the White House in February
The heated meeting at the White House in February
US President Donald Trump, on Sunday (local time), addressed Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's intentions regarding the rare earth deal with the US and his aspirations for NATO membership.Trump warned that Zelenskyy could face big problems if he attempts to back out of the agreement,...
12:12

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 1,700

Rescuers work at the site of a building that collapsed in Mandalay. Reuters/Stringer
Rescuers work at the site of a building that collapsed in Mandalay. Reuters/Stringer
Rescue efforts are underway in Myanmar after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, killing at least 1,700 people and leaving widespread destruction in its wake.The quake, which was felt as far away as Bangkok and Chinese provinces, has left many more injured or trapped under...
11:51

Chaos at Cong yatra in Bihar, Kanhaiya Kumar leaves it

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The 'Palayan roko, naukri do Yatra' (stop migration give jobs) of the Congress turned chaotic in Bihar's Araria district when private security guards of AICC in charge of NSUI, Kanhaiya Kumar allegedly pushed party workers when they tried to get close to him to take selfies. According to...
11:37

The IFS officer who will be Modi's private secretary

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IFS officer Nidhi Tewari has been appointed private secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Personnel Ministry order said. A 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Tewari is currently serving as deputy secretary in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The Appointments...
11:32

Inside 10 Amazing Indian Caves

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India is home to stunningly beautiful sacred rivers, eye-catching beaches, powerful statues, lovely Himalayan monasteries. It follows that our country would also have a wonderfully gorgeous world of caves. Indeed we do, indeed we do. Some containing prehistoric drawings,...
11:28

Guess who clicked this picture of 'Eid ka chaand'?

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It's J-K CM Omar Abdullah, of course. The CM writes, We are blessed to be able to spot the #ShawwalMoon so clearly with the naked eye. I haven't seen it this clearly since my childhood in my dada ji's garden. Eid mubarak everyone. Have a blessed Eid.Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across Kashmir...
11:22

'Delimitation Is Not A South Versus North Issue'

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin took the initiative to invite the chief ministers of those states that are going to lose seats when the delimitation exercise happens in 2026 after the next census.The chief ministers of the southern states (except N Chandrababu Naidu who is part of the ruling...
11:17

11 Tantalisingly Yummy Biryani Recipes

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It's the Season For Biryani. During Ramzan many might have already dug into the best of biryanis. But as Eid al-Fitr approaches and the faithful wait for the moon, preparations will begin for the most glorious editions of biryani of all. Mutton biryanis, of course, rule the roost with their...
11:16

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

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There's not any effort -- not even a smidgen -- to resurrect a superstar on the wane in Sikandar, sighs Sukanya Verma. Read the review here. 
11:14

Remarks against Shivaji Maharaj: Scribe jailed for 14 days

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A sessions court in Kolhapur has remanded former journalist Prashant Koratkar in 14-day judicial custody in a case where he is accused of using offensive language against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son Chhatrapati Sambhaji.Koratkar, a resident of Nagpur, was arrested on March 24. He was...
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Coffee after you've fasted for a month...

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, shares this image writing: First taste of caffeine for a month. A flat white has never tasted so good! #EidMubarak.
10:43

'Explosion in mosque result of hatred against Muslims'

SP leader Abu Azmi
SP leader Abu Azmi
On the explosion at a mosque in Beed, Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi says, When ministers and even the chief minister will say things against Muslims every day, then there will be hatred in common man against Muslims, and this is the result of the same. In Nagpur, a person said - how was a...
10:01

Trump hints at defying Constitution with 3rd term bid!

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US President Donald Trump has set off a firestorm by suggesting he may seek a third term in office, despite the constitutional barriers, CBS News reported. In a phone interview with NBC News on Sunday, Trump claimed, There are methods which you could do it, prompting concerns about his...
09:50

AAI Plans Ayodhya Airport Expansion At Rs 1,625 crore

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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) plans to expand Ayodhya airport at a cost of Rs 1,625 crore to increase its passenger handling capacity. Currently, the airport has the capacity to service 160,000 passengers per annum (PPA). The move is aimed to increase it to 6 million PPA, officials told...
09:48

Trump says he pissed off at...

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President Donald Trump is barreling toward a self-imposed April 2 deadline for sweeping tariffs and is threatening additional ones on foreign adversaries this weekend even as he's expressed openness to making deals.Trump has cast April 2 as Liberation Day,' promising reciprocal tariffs...
09:47

Credit Card Spends At 7-Month Low In Feb

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Credit card spends dropped to a seven-month low of Rs 1.67 trillion in February, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India, amid stress in unsecured loans and a rise in household debt. Spends stood at Rs 1.84 trillion in January.Point-of-sale transactions for the month...
09:23

NIA arrests main accused in 'dunki' trafficking to US

A Punjab minister meets the deportees from the US
A Punjab minister meets the deportees from the US
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key accused allegedly involved in sending a man illegally to the US via the infamous 'dunki' route. The term 'dunki', believed to have originated from the word donkey, refers to an illegal pathway that immigrants take to enter countries...
09:11

The Effects of Generative AI on High-Skilled Work

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This is what evidence from three field experiments with software developers show. Read it here. 
09:06

Two leaders of Harvards Middle Eastern studies center to step down

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Departures of Cemal Kafadar and Rosie Bsheer are seen by critics as 'shameful attempt' by school to appease Trump. Read the report here. 
09:04

'It means death: Afghan womens rights activists face deportation from Pakistan

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Police go door-to-door arresting Afghans as government pledges to send millions back home to Taliban rule. Read the report here. 
08:57

Govt Now Single Largest Shareholder In Vi

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) said on Sunday, March 30, 2025, that the government will convert its outstanding spectrum auction dues into equity shares worth Rs 36,950 crore (Rs 36.95 billion), increasing its stake in the beleaguered telecom company from 22.6 per cent to approximately 49 per cent.The...
08:51

Broke, Not Broken...We Will Rise Again

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Byju Raveendran, the founder of beleaguered education technology startup Byju's, on Sunday promised a turnaround to rebuild the erstwhile empire from scratch, brick by brick.'Broke, not Broken. We will rise again,' Raveendran posted on X, alongside a photo of himself as a young man, reflecting...
08:24

Stop reading history on WhatsApp: Raj Thackeray

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Maharashtra Navanirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday slammed attempts to incite communal tension over Aurangazeb's tomb and said history shouldn't be viewed from the prism of caste and religion.He also asked people not to rely on WhatsApp forwards for historical...