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Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, along with help from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to 150/3 in 11 overs against Mumbai Indians (MI) in a rain-impacted match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. After being put in to bat first, RR's Jaiswal slammed an unbeaten 77-run innings off just 32 balls, hitting 10 boundaries and four sixes. A 14-ball 39 run innings off Sooryavanshi's bat also helped RR post a dominant total in a match that was redu ...Read More >
Hardik Pandya is expected to play a key role for India and for that, they want him to be ready to deliver 10 overs if needed. With an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup, India allrounder Hardik Pandya has reportedly intensified his workload as he prepares for a bigger role with the ball in the one-day setup. Given his history of injuries, Pandya has been careful not to push his body beyond its limits, avoiding the kind of fitness issues that have previously cut short his participation in major inter ...Read More >
The 'Paita Lagi' ritual of Lord Jagannath and his siblings will take place today at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, marking an important occasion in the temple's traditional calendar. The public darshan will be suspended for four hours from 6 PM to 10 PM to allow the ritual to proceed smoothly. The 'Paita Lagi' ritual, performed on Baisakh Krushna Chaturthi, involves the Daitapati servitors adorning the deities with the sacred thread known as Paita. The ceremony symbolises divine protection and p ...Read More >
OutStation release Aaj Kal after Tum Se success. The teen boy band launched the track before 10,000 fans in Guwahati ahead of its music video drop. After making a strong debut with Tum Se, teen boy band OutStation have returned with their second single Aaj Kal, marking the next step in their rapidly growing pop journey. The track released on April 6 across all major streaming platforms and arrives with significant fan anticipation. Riding High On 'Tum Se' Success OutStation's debut single Tum ...Read More >
Double Olympic medallist and high jump champion Blanka Vlasic has been announced as the International Event Ambassador for the 18th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled to be held on April 26, 2026. Procam International, promoters of the World Athletics Gold Label Race, World 10K Bengaluru 2026 (TCS World 10K), on Monday announced double Olympic medallist and two-time World Champion Blanka Vlasic as the International Event Ambassador for the race, scheduled to be held on Sunday, 26 ...Read More >
Arshdeep Singh's dating life has suddenly become the centre of attention during IPL 2026 after a viral Snapchat clip showed the Punjab Kings pacer holding hands with a mystery woman. The brief story quickly spread online and sparked speculation about whether Arshdeep Singh is dating and who his girlfriend might be. Fans now believe the woman in the clip could be actor and influencer Samreen Kaur. The buzz picked up after users noticed similarities between the viral hand holding video and Samree ...Read More >
Its hospitality arm, Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited, has signed a management agreement with Hyatt for Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR. Separately, BCV Developers Private Limited has entered into a management agreement with Hyatt for Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli. The Grand Hyatt project, located along East Coast Road, will be a beachfront hotel catering to both leisure and business travellers. Slated to open in 2029, the property will feature around 200 rooms, the company said. Also Read: Brigade ...Read More >
The budget outlines a projected receipt of ₹16,250 crore against an expenditure of ₹16,150 crore, leaving an expected surplus of ₹100 crore. "The budget reinforces our commitment to infrastructure and quality housing. With the Navi Mumbai International Airport operational and the development of Aerocity, EduCity, and MediCity, Navi Mumbai is poised to emerge as a major economic hub," CIDCO Vice Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Singhal stated in a release. The NMIA, which currently han ...Read More >
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has ignited a political row by questioning the veracity of BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh's injury claims, sparking debate over political honesty and accountability in West Bengal. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsAbhishek Banerjee questions the legitimacy of BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh's injury claims, citing inconsistencies in social media photos.Banerjee accuses Ghosh of being absent during critical times for his constituency, leading to public anger.The TMC leader ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government will expand the coverage of the Rs 10,683-crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles covering man-made fibre (MMF) apparel, fabrics, and technical textiles, Union minister Giriraj Singh said on Tuesday. The addition of products to the list of eligible items for receiving the government's financial support will support industry, enhance ease of doing business, encourage fresh investments in the sector and accelerate growth in the textiles sector. It und ...Read More >
Addressing a gathering at the 452nd birth anniversary celebrations of Malook Das in Mathura-Vrindavan, Adityanath said, "India has only one king, that eternal king is Lord Ram, and there is no one else," asserting that this idea has been rooted in the country's civilisational consciousness for centuries. He said that around 450 years ago, when Sanatan Dharma was facing challenges during the period of foreign invasions, saints like Malook Das emerged as a "divine light" to awaken society and res ...Read More >
A total of 1,789 students from the Chennai Regional Centre of the Indira Gandhi National Open University graduated at its 39th Convocation on Tuesday. The Chennai Regional Centre covers 19 districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, with 15 study centres. Presenting the annual report of the Chennai Regional Centre, K. Panneerselvam, Senior Regional Director, IGNOU, said that about 210 programmes are offered in this region, the popular courses being M.A. in Psychology, M.A. Political Scie ...Read More >
Samay Raina is making a comeback with his new comedy special christened 'Still Alive', which traces the comedian's journey in its most raw and unfiltered form. Veteran actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher has tagged comedian Samay Raina, calling him "almost a genius," and heaped praise on the young talent's sharp wit and impeccable comic timing. Anupam took to Instagram, where he shared a few videos featuring him with Samay. He also shared a picture of himself giving a signed copy of his book to the com ...Read More >
Assembly election 2026 live updates: India is set to witness crucial assembly elections in the coming days in five regions-Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry-in April 2026. These elections are important as they will decide governments in these states and act as a key political test ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha polls. Ahead of the elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a two-day visit to Assam, intensifying the final phase of campaigning ahead of the state's polling on ...Read More >
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces Jasprit Bumrah as Rajasthan Royals meet Mumbai Indians, teenage IPL star aims to prove his batting genius in a high stakes clash. Star India batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the toast of the town ever since he smacked his maiden IPL hundred last season. He featured in Rajasthan Royals' eighth match of the season against the Lucknow Super Giants and had scored a 20-ball 34 before Aiden Markram had got the better of him. Two matches later, Rajasthan took on the Guj ...Read More >
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets the popular Amul brand of milk and dairy products, on Sunday said the brand's turnover crossed ₹1 lakh crore for the financial year 2025-26, marking a major financial milestone for the farmer-owned cooperative network. "The total unduplicated revenue of the Amul brand grew by 11 per cent over a base of ₹90,000 crore in 2024-25. GCMMF itself recorded a sales turnover of ₹73,450 crore in 2025-26, registering an increase ...Read More >
Government faces higher subsidy costs due to rising oil prices India sees no immediate risks to its fiscal deficit target for the financial year that began on April 1, and will continue to prioritise capital spending, two government sources said, as New Delhi assesses the fallout from the Middle East crisis. Officials are considering austerity measures, including spending curbs in ministries with limited capacity to use allocated funds, but are keen to continue spending on roads, railways and ...Read More >
Jharkhand showcased their hockey dominance with an emphatic 8-1 victory over Tamil Nadu in the Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship, highlighting their strong performance in the tournament. Photograph: Hockey India/XKey PointsJharkhand records a dominant 8-1 victory against Tamil Nadu in the Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship.Jaysan Kandulna scores twice for Jharkhand, contributing to their significant win.Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh also secure victories in Div ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 7 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday urged mining leaseholders and industries to increase mineral production to meet the growing demand for iron ore amidst the state's rapid industrialisation. Presiding over a high-level meeting with mining leaseholders and industrialists, Majhi assured that the government would provide full support for mining activities. He called for enhanced production and dispatch, in line with the minimum mandatory limits under the ...Read More >
Manipur govt has ordered a suspension of internet and mobile data services -- including broadband, VSATs, and VPNs -- in five valley districts for three days. Fresh violence erupted once again in Manipur after suspected Kuki-Zo militants launched a bomb attack on a civilian house, killing two children in Moirang Tronglaobi village in Bishnupur district. The attack occurred around 1 am on Tuesday when a bomb was hurled at the house while the family was sleeping. A five-year-old boy and his six- ...Read More >
In the final 72 hours of campaigning, the shadow of the conflict in West Asia moved from a secondary talking point to the primary narrative for Kerala's April 9 election The cacophony of high-decibel rallies, "Kalasakottu" processions, and intensive roadshows across Kerala officially drew to a close on Tuesday evening. This marks the beginning of the mandatory 48-hour "silent period" before the state heads to the polls for a high-stakes single-phase assembly election on Thursday. For a state kn ...Read More >
Indian carriers have cancelled over 10,000 flights since Iran war. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Indian carriers cancelled over 10,000 flights since West Asia conflict began in February * Daily flights to the Middle East dropped from 300-350 to 80-90 due to airspace closures * DGCA extended pilot flight duty limits to manage longer routes and avoid crew shortages Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Indian carriers have can ...Read More >
Pakistan has issued around 2,800 visas to Indian nationals for the annual Baisakhi pilgrimage this year, which starts on April 10. Last year, around 6,500 Indians got to visit various gurudwaras in Pakistan for the 10-day pilgrimage, which is held every year. This is the first Baisakhi pilgrimage which will be held post the Pahalgam terror attack of April 2025 and Operation Sindoor in May. In a statement on Tuesday post on their X account, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi said, "On th ...Read More >
Around 40 police personnel were injured on Tuesday after violent clashes broke out between tribals and security forces protesting a road project linked to the proposed Sijimali bauxite mine in Odisha's Rayagada district, officials said. The violence erupted in Sagabari village under Kashipur block, where residents opposing the mining-linked infrastructure project allegedly attacked police with stones, axes and other sharp weapons, escalating a long-running conflict over land, forest rights and ...Read More >
Teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits two huge sixes off Jasprit Bumrah in a rain shortened IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Guwahati The much-awaited match-up between Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Jasprit Bumrah couldn't have been better than the teenager hammering the ace pacer for a first-ball six. The fantasy turned into reality on Tuesday night when the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians took the field in a rain-affected game in Guwahati. And guess what, the batting prodigy ...Read More >
Alfred Moya's stellar performance, scoring two crucial goals, propelled Inter Kashi FC to a 2-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC in a thrilling Indian Super League encounter. Photograph: Inter Kashi FC/XKey PointsAlfred Moya scored two goals in the second half, leading Inter Kashi FC to a 2-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC.Inter Kashi's win moves them to eighth place in the Indian Super League standings.Chennaiyin FC's head coach made four changes to the starting lineup, but the team struggled to convert ...Read More >
An elderly mother in Kapurthala claimed she has lost four of her five sons to drug addiction. A heartbreaking picture has emerged from Pandori Mohalla near Sultanpur Lodhi police station in Punjab's Kapurthala district, where an elderly mother claimed she has lost four of her five sons to drug addiction, while her last surviving son is now bedridden with a severe liver infection allegedly caused by substance abuse. The woman, made an emotional appeal through the media to Punjab Chief Minister ...Read More >
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The PFBR has been more than two decades in the making ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam reached criticality, advancing nuclear power. * The PFBR uses plutonium fuel and produces more fissile material than it consumes. * This milestone marks the start of India's second stage in its three-stage nuclear program. Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode India on Monday achieved a long-awaited mil ...Read More >
"Dude - Stop spreading negativity!" Ameesha Patel said. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Zakir Khan remarked that major Bollywood players are jealous of Dhurandhar 2 success * Ameesha Patel criticised Zakir Khan for "spreading negativity" about Bollywood * She stated the film industry respects Dhurandhar and its success Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode After Zakir Khan took a swipe at Bollywood with his remarks around Dhurandhar 2 suc ...Read More >
The rules around Indian citizenship and passport have become a talking point after Congress leader Pawan Khera claimed that Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, holds multiple foreign passports. She allegedly holds passports of the United Arab Emirates, Antigua-Barbuda and Egypt, which expire between 2027 and 2031, Khera said at a press conference on Sunday. Sarma has rejected the allegations, calling them "Congress propaganda," and claimed the documents were f ...Read More >
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