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NDA leaders aware of the matter said that legislators have been asked to be in the state capital at a short notice. "The dates are not yet final but it may happen any day after April 10," said a JD(U) legislator. The BJP state president, Sanjay Saraogi, denied that any dates have been finalised for the NDA meeting. "No dates have been finalised. There is no development on this count," he said. A senior JD(U) leader said that CM Kumar, who would leave for New Delhi on April 9, will return to th ...Read More >
Yo Yo Honey Singh's concert took place in Mumbai on March 28, 2026, and a video from the concert went viral on social media, in which a female fan with a valid ticket was not allowed to enter the venue, and she tried to climb over the gate. Now, the girl who was in the video has shared a clarification on Instagram. Read on to know more... Yo Yo Honey Singh's concert took place in Mumbai on March 28, 2026, at the MMRDA Grounds. Many videos went viral on social media in which fans of the singer w ...Read More >
Constituency-wise, the highest polling percentage till 9 am was seen in Thripunithura with 20.59 per cent, according to EC data. The ruling LDF is fighting to retain power and secure a third consecutive term, banking on CM Pinarayi Vijayan's model of governance and welfare. The Congress-led UDF is vying to regain power, seeking to end a decade of left rule in the state. Amidst this traditionally bipolar contest, the BJP-led NDA is looking to disrupt the duopoly of LDF and UDF and aims to trans ...Read More >
Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Manoj Ninama seeking voluntary retirement from service or VRS just weeks ahead of his superannuation on May 31, has fueled speculation that he might be contesting the upcoming local body polls from his native district of Aravalli. Ninama, who was to retire on May 31, was relieved from service at the end of the working day of April 7. A DIG-rank officer, Ninama, 59, who hails from Shamlaji in Aravalli, and belongs to the Scheduled Tribes community, is known to be close ...Read More >
Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Monday declared that he will not take part in deputy chief minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar's campaign for the Baramati assembly by-elections. During a media interaction in New Delhi, the veteran leader said there was no need for him to campaign as his party has not fielded a candidate for the bypolls. He added that he took the decision as the head of the Pawar family and not as the NCP (SP) chief. The bypolls for the Ba ...Read More >
If the first "Vaazha" gave Malayalam audiences a breath of fresh, youth‑led comedy, "Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros" has just proved it wasn't a one‑time fluke. Hashir's return as the lead, alongside the familiar brother‑hood vibe and the director's self‑aware, meme‑friendly tone, has turned the sequel into a box‑office juggernaut, with worldwide earnings already crossing Rs 80 crore in just five days. For a broader, official‑style context on how regional Indian films fit into ...Read More >
In one image, Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy are seen inside a dimly lit movie theatre, seemingly engrossed in the screening of Dhurandhar 2. Prabhas is dressed in a relaxed all-black outfit and is seen standing near the aisle with one hand on his back, wearing a faint smile. Sandeep Reddy is seen beside him. For the outing, he kept things casual in a blue printed shirt and light-coloured trousers. "I want Spirit to be a good action movie like Dhurandhar," one fan wrote, with another writing, "My H ...Read More >
India's petroleum sector remains well supplied with LPG and crude inventories even amid the current geopolitical uncertainties, said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Sharma said, "As you are aware, LPG supply has been affected due to the present geopolitical situation, and nearly 60% of the country's LPG requirement is met through imports. In view of this, domestic consumers have been prioritised, and 100% su ...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 gurdwaras in Pakistan for the 10-day pilgrimage. 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 posted on X, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday said, "On the occasion of Baisakhi festival, the Pa ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Amazon is preparing to scale down its 4-24 hour grocery delivery service, Amazon Fresh, in several major Indian cities as it sharpens focus on its quick commerce offering, AmazonNow, according to a UBS Global Research report.The transition is expected to play out across 10-15 large urban markets where AmazonNow is being expanded, effectively replacing Amazon Fresh in these locations, the report said.The move underscores Amazon's shift towards faster fulfillment models, as competition ...Read More >
Deputy Commissioner of Police Shavya Goyal said the accused posed as technical support agents and threatened their targets with claims of hacking and data theft to extort money. The police identified the four as Mohd Bilal, 26, Dev Kapahi, 25, and Kushagra Nimbekar, 24, all residents of Delhi, and Abhishek Mukheja, 27, a resident of Rajasthan's Alwar district. "They ran paid advertisements on the internet and social media platforms under the guise of 'Tech Support', displaying toll-free number ...Read More >
Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 Royal Enfield launched its first electric motorcycle, named the Flying Flea C6, in India at a starting price of Rs 2.79 lakh (ex-showroom). With battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), the electric motorcycle costs Rs 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This launch represents a significant advancement in the company's entry into the electric vehicle segment. Moreover, this event will pave the way for the future electric motorcycles that the brand has already announced. Flying Flea C6: R ...Read More >
David Miller has suddenly become the talking point after a moment many have labelled a brainfade, though it could just as easily have been a calculated call given how well he was striking the ball against the Gujarat Titans. The left-hander looked in complete control, taking on his former side with clean hitting, but the final two deliveries flipped the narrative entirely and ended in a stunning anticlimax. With two needed off two, Miller turned down a single, pushing the contest into a tense l ...Read More >
Principal Secretary-2 to the PM, Shaktikanta Das, highlights India's 7.8% average GDP growth as a blueprint for navigating global volatility. With global risks tilted to the downside due to frequent geopolitical shocks, India's experience offers a model of navigating volatility through structural reforms, policy discipline, and innovation, Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister of India Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday. The global economy has been grappling with persistent shocks, includi ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday referred to chief minister Mamata Banerjee's loss in Nandigram in the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections and said the same would be repeated in Bhabanipur, her constituency in Kolkata, and the rest of the state on the cusp of change after 15 years of Trinamool Congress (TMC) rule. "Nandigram in East Midnapore showed the path for change five years ago. Now, the entire West Bengal has started walking in that direction. The feat, which Nandigram achieved f ...Read More >
Voting began at 7am on Thursday across 126 assembly constituencies under tight security arrangements, with voters queuing outside polling stations ahead of time at many places. Authorities said voters who arrive at the polling station before the voting ends at 5pm will be allowed to vote even after. Over 25 million voters are eligible to vote for 722 candidates, including 59 women, in the fray. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is contesting the election from Jalukbari, Congress state chief Ga ...Read More >
Kevin Pietersen delivered a scathing take on Cameron Green as KKR's big-money buy continues to flop in the IPL 2026. Bought for Rs. 25.2 crores, Green has scored just 24 runs in three matches with an average of eight. He is yet to bowl a delivery in the tournament despite being expected to be the replacement for Andre Russell. During the washed-out match against PBKS, Green was dismissed for four runs off two balls, with fans questioning the decision made by Kolkata to buy the all-rounder. Whil ...Read More >
Voting was underway for Assembly by-elections in Karnataka's Davangere South and Bagalkot constituencies, Koridang constituency in Nagaland, and Dharmanagar constituency in Tripura on Thursday, April 9. According to early polling trends, as of 11:00 am, Koridang (28) in Nagaland recorded a strong 41.06% turnout, the highest among all constituencies reported so far. It is followed by Dharmanagar in Tripura at 33.51%. In Karnataka, the Bagalkot seat has seen 27.83% of voters head to the polls, wh ...Read More >
Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, along with a revolving myriad of other band members, will visit India in 2027 in support of the latest album, The Mountain, which was largely recorded in the country. The 'Clint Eastwood' rockers have announced one show at District Arena at Terraform in Bengaluru on January 23rd, which has a capacity of between 17,000 and 20,000 people. After this display, they will travel to Mumbai, where they will host a show at Jio World Garden in the Bandra Kurla Complex on ...Read More >
Rashid Khan hints he may skip Afghanistan's June Test vs India, citing doctors advice to avoid red ball cricket after back surgery, preferring to focus on white ball formats. Senior Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan hinted that he could skip the one-off Test against India in June. Speaking at an IPL press conference after his Player of the Match performance for the Gujarat Titans against the Delhi Capitals on Thursday (April 9), Rashid said he wants to 'take it easy' amid his long-standing back i ...Read More >
Rashmika Mandanna Father Gift: Rashmika Mandanna celebrated her 30th birthday with a significant family gift: a bungalow named 'Serenity' near her hometown. This milestone follows her recent wedding to Vijay Deverakonda, marking a new chapter. The celebrations in Virajpet included traditional Kodava customs and community outreach. Rashmika Mandanna marked her 30th birthday with an emotional family celebration after receiving a heartfelt gift from her father, a bungalow named "Serenity", The Tim ...Read More >
During a campaign event, tensions flared as DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin took aim at Edappadi K Palaniswami for his critical remarks regarding Chief Minister M K Stalin. Udhayanidhi accused Palaniswami of engaging in slander and fixating on him and his father rather than addressing pressing issues. He brought up an old image of Palaniswami, perhaps to highlight his changing narratives. Chennai, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday flayed Edappadi K Palaniswami for his "pandemic remark" targeti ...Read More >
Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh champions the IPL's Impact Player rule as a game-changer for young cricketers, offering them crucial opportunities to shine and develop their skills on a prominent stage. IMAGE: Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran SIngh has in the past couple of seasons established himself as their go-to opener for a blazing start. Photograph: BCCI Key Points Prabhsimran Singh believes the 'Impact Sub' rule provides invaluable opportunities for young players in the IPL. He consciously trie ...Read More >
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre have signed an agreement to improve information sharing and combat cyber frauds. The MoU aims to enhance fraud detection and prevention protocols and facilitate the development of guidelines for financial institutions. This marks a new era of intelligence sharing in India. The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) have formalized an agreement to bolster ...Read More >
Islamabad: Pakistani actress Hania Aamir and her love for Bollywood songs is well known. She is often seen grooving to Indian tracks at events, weddings, and even on her Instagram reels. The actress is once again in the spotlight after a video of her dancing to Main Aai Hoon UP Bihar Lootne from the 1999 film Shool surfaced online. Hania recently attended her friend and stylist Aarinda ul Noor's wedding, which was also graced by actors like Yashma Gill. The celebrations were high on energy, wit ...Read More >
Rain threatens KKR vs Punjab Kings IPL match in Kolkata, with storms forecast and practice cancelled, raising risk of a curtailed game or washout and shared points Winless and already searching for momentum, Kolkata Knight Riders now have the weather to worry about as they prepare to host Punjab Kings in an IPL clash at Eden Gardens on Monday, with rain forecast to loom large over the contest. According to Accuweather.com, there are showers affecting play, raising the possibility of a curtaile ...Read More >
The successful PoCs demonstrated that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is already achievable with digital identity replacing paper documentation. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled promising results from recent digital identity Proofs of Concept (PoCs), demonstrating that the future of international travel is on the brink of a significant transformation. Conducted with the collaboration of airlines, airports, technology providers, and governmenta ...Read More >
National Capital- Delhi experienced an unusual dip in temperature this week, bringing much-needed relief from early summer heat. Due to a blanket of clouds, gusty winds, and light scattered rain, the maximum temperature dropped to 28.2°C on Wednesday (April 8). According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this is the lowest April temperature recorded in the last 11 years. At Safdarjung, which is the city's main weather station, the temperature was 6.9 degrees below normal. The last ...Read More >
The counting of votes will take place on May 4 Chennai: The NDA is hoping for a second straight term in Puducherry, where 30 seats are up for election today. The pitch, though, has been queered by the entry of the fledgling TVK, which has set up multi-cornered contests in many seats. Here are 10 points on Puducherry elections * The constituents of the ruling NDA in Puducherry are the AINRC (All India NR Congress), BJP, the AIADMK, and the LJK (Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi). The Opposition INDI ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In Yashasvi Jaiswal, India has a truly world-class cricketer. A batter, equipped to do well in all conditions, against all kinds of bowling attacks. Three years into international cricket, there has been no visible chink in his game. However, despite great success in Test cricket, he hasn't quite had the opportunities in white-ball cricket. Compared to the 28 Tests he has played, the left-hander has just 4 ODIs and 23 T20Is to show. This, of course, isn't about his talent alone but also ...Read More >
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