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New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed regret over remarks from a recent election speech in Kerala, saying they were "deliberately misinterpreted" and affirming his respect for the people of Gujarat. In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "Some remarks of mine in a recent election speech in Kerala are being deliberately misinterpreted. Even so, I express my sincere regret. It was never my intention to hurt the sentiments of the people of Gujarat fo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India is set to receive its first oil from Iran in seven years after the U.S. temporarily removed sanctions on Iranian oil and refined products to ease supply shortages, ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler showed on Wednesday. State-run Indian Oil Corp purchased the cargo, currently on the Curacao-flagged very large crude carrier Jaya, which is heading to India's east coast and is set to arrive later this week, the data showed. Indian Oil, the country's top refiner, did not imme ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, said that the visit of Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is "good and important" as both nations look to bolster bilateral ties after India-Bangladesh relations nosedived under Muhammad Yunus's interim government Speaking with ANI, Sikri highlighted the positive efforts of India to welcome the new Tarique Rahman-led BNP government. "It is both good and important that the new Foreign Minist ...Read More >
The deaths of five children at two villages in the Lasadiya area of Rajasthan's Salumbar district between April 1 and April 5 after developing fever have led to medical teams being rushed to the area as authorities implemented measures to monitor the situation. A team of specialists from RNT Medical College, Udaipur, has been dispatched to conduct a detailed on-ground investigation and determine the cause of the deaths. Another team from the Directorate of Health Services, Jaipur, has also been ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 7 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Tuesday that preparations for the Chardham Yatra are underway, with proper roads and accommodation being developed. Speaking to reporters, CM said, "The Chardham Yatra is underway. All preparations have already begun. Proper roads and accommodations are being built. The convenience and safety of the pilgrims and tourists who are coming are both very important to us. A meeting has been held rega ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The Adani Group on Wednesday announced investments worth over ₹33,000 crore in Odisha across digital infrastructure, power and cement manufacturing, signalling strong industry confidence in the state's long-term growth trajectory. Addressing a grand function organised by the Odisha government for the inauguration of 36 industrial projects worth over Rs 40,000 crore at Bhuinpur in Khurda district, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) and Chairman of ACC Cement, Karan Ada ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain across Telangana over the next three days, with thunderstorms and gusty winds likely in several districts. Officials said multiple atmospheric systems over southern India are influencing the weather. A trough persists over the south coastal Andhra region near the west-central Bay of Bengal, while a cyclonic circulation over Rayalaseema has shifted towards areas adjoining Telangana. Another trough extends from this system across Tamil Nadu t ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actors and technicians in the Bengali film and television industry on Tuesday began an indefinite strike to protest the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who died during a shoot at Odisha's Talsari beach recently. The forum is pressing for improved safety measures on sets. Film studio Bharat Lakshmi Studio on Prince Anwar Shah Road in south Kolkata wore a deserted look on Tuesday morning, with shooting floors locked and no technical activity underway. The ...Read More >
Kannur/Thiruvananthapuram/Kottayam: Intensifying political rhetoric across state lines, a sharp exchange of words erupted between chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy.At a news conference in Kannur on Tuesday, while responding to a query raised by reporters over Reddy's earlier remarks, Vijayan said a chief minister must maintain the basic standards of conduct. "Such language is inappropriate for a chief minister. However, he made the allegations in public, ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) deputy leader in Telangana Legislative Assembly and former minister T. Harish Rao and several other party leaders were placed under house arrest on Tuesday to prevent them from leaving for Parigi in Vikarabad district, where they were planning to meet farmers affected by the industrial park project. Former minister Sabitha Indra Reddy and several other leaders from the erstwhile Ranga Reddy and Vikarabad districts were placed unde ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 7: Khliehriat MLA Kyrmen Shylla has called for a "livelihood-oriented" approach to coal mining in Meghalaya, urging the government to establish clear regulations that protect both the environment and the communities dependent on the sector. Responding to the recent public rally held by the Jaintia Coal Miners and Dealers Association, Shylla stated that the high turnout reflects the urgency of the issue. He noted that coal remains the economic backbone for many households in the ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized that the establishment of Centres of Excellence in agriculture and allied sectors is aimed at providing high-quality plant material and seeds to farmers, enabling them to significantly enhance their earnings. The Chief Minister made these remarks after inaugurating the Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship in Precision Vegetable and Floriculture Farming at Talab Tillo, developed under NABARD at a project cost of Rs 5.929 crore. La ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday apologised for his recent remarks targeting people of Gujarat, saying his comments were 'deliberately misinterpreted' and that he never intended to hurt sentiments.In a post on X, the Congress president said, "Some remarks of mine in a recent election speech in Keralam are being deliberately misinterpreted. Even so, I express my sincere regret. It was never my intention to hurt the sentiments of the people of Gujarat for whom I have a ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 08 2026 (ANI): A social media post by Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif has triggered debate online after an apparent "draft" message was published on X and later edited. The incident quickly drew attention over internet, with users scrutinising the edit history and questioning the circumstances behind the initial post. The controversy began when the Prime Minister's account shared a message that included the heading: "Draft - Pakistan's PM Message on X." The inclusion of the word "D ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues its strong run at the box office even after three weeks. The film, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has crossed Rs. 1600 crore worldwide and remains one of the biggest hits of the year. After 19 days, the film collected Rs. 1641.36 crore worldwide. This includes Rs. 1241.36 crore gross from India and Rs. 400 crore from overseas markets like North America and the UK. By day 20 and 21, the worldwide total remained around Rs. 1641 c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Over 225 acres of forest land in the national capital has been made encroachment-free across multiple forest divisions, according to official data, with the bulk of the clearance reported from the southern parts of the city. Data compiled by the forest department shows that around 91.15 hectares of land, roughly 225 acres, has been cleared of encroachments since 2019-20, primarily in the South and West forest divisions, while several other areas are still in the process o ...Read More >
UP: Passenger arrested with hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 3 Cr at Lucknow Airport Lucknow, Apr 6 (UNI) In a major operation, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport have recovered hydroponic cannabis worth approximately Rs 3 crore from a passenger who arrived here in India from Bangkok, Thailand, sources said today. According to airport sources, the passenger had arrived on AirAsia flight FD-146 late Sunday night. Officials grew suspicious of his movements ...Read More >
Jaipur, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major crackdown on cross-border narcotics trafficking, the Rajasthan Police, in a joint operation with Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Barmer Police, seized nearly five kg of methamphetamine smuggled from Pakistan and arrested two accused on Tuesday. The consignment, valued at nearly Rs 25 crore in the international market (Rs 5 crore per kg), was being transported for delivery when intercepted. The operation was carried out based on intelligence in ...Read More >
Mapusa (Goa): A court in Goa has granted bail to brothers Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra in connection with the nightclub licence case tied to the deadly December 2025 fire that left 25 people dead. The Luthra brothers are co-owners of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, where the tragedy took place on December 6, 2025. The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court in Mapusa allowed their release on bail on a bond of Rs 50,000 each and subject to conditions, observing that the investigat ...Read More >
Lucknow: Is it Rehman Dakait vs Dhurandhar in Uttar Pradesh? Bollywood movie 'Dhurandhar' inspired posters have popped up in several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow and Amethi, targeting Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav ahead of the 2027 state Assembly elections. The hoardings have been created by an organisation named 'Youth Against Mafia'. The interesting posters have been made in 'Akhilesh Yadav vs Yogi Adityanath' format, juxtaposing the two and questioning the public ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Paresh Rawal says it felt good to be back in the company of his favourite people -- Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar -- for "Bhooth Bangla", a film that reunites the trio after a long gap. They have delivered a number of comedy hits in "Garam Masala", "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", "Bhagam Bhag", "Hera Pheri", "Hungama" and "Hungama 2". Rawal is also reuniting with his "Hera Pheri" co-star Tabu in this movie. "It was a lot of fun to be back. You look forward to certain things in life. ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 7 (PTI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a major international gold smuggling syndicate operating through Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru following a coordinated operation, according to an official statement. Five people have been arrested so far in connection with the case and efforts are underway to identify the key masterminds and dismantle the entire network, officials said. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, officers of the DRI's B ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Oil companies have announced that people, including migrant workers, can obtain a 5 kg LPG cylinder by simply producing a valid government-issued identity card, easing access amid supply disruptions, said a report by Daily Thanthi. The move comes in the backdrop of gas supply issues linked to the ongoing West Asian conflict, which has affected timely availability of domestic LPG cylinders across several regions. Migrant workers, in particular, have been facing difficulties in securing ...Read More >
Kerala Election 2026: The Vattiyoorkavu assembly seat in Kerala is all set to witness a three-way contest on April 9 between the Left Democratic Front (LDF), the United Democratic Front (UDF), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The seat is currently represented by LDF's VK Prasanth. Vattiyoorkavu is one of the four legislative constituencies which are a part of Thiruvananthapuram city. Kerala has a total of 140 assembly seats that are going for polls simultaneously in a single phase on April ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Shares of oil marketing companies soared on Wednesday, with HPCL climbing 9 per cent, as crude oil prices retreated sharply to fall below the USD 100 mark after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 14.03 per cent to USD 93.87 per barrel. The stock of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) zoomed 9 per cent to Rs 361.35 on the BSE. Shares of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) jumped 8.83 per cent to Rs 30 ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Controversial posters comparing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav have surfaced on Tuesday in parts of Uttar Pradesh, including Amethi and Lucknow, triggering political discussions ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. In Amethi, a prominent poster installed outside the town's railway station carries the message: "What do you want -- 'Dhurandhar' (masterful) work, or Akhilesh's 'Lyari Raj'?" The phrase 'Ly ...Read More >
Hyderabad: APSRTC on Tuesday locked and sealed the A-Block of Bus Bhavan in Hyderabad, which is at the centre of an unresolved asset dispute with TGSRTC more than 12 years after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Notices pasted on the premises said any attempt to trespass would be illegal. The building was under police protection on Monday. Sources said the matter was being handled by the chief secretaries of both states. The dispute flared after the A-Block, which APSRTC claims belongs to it, ...Read More >
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 >
Chennai, Apr 8 (PTI) Tamil Nadu will become a regressive state if the "Sanghi group" and the AIADMK, "which is shielding it", win the April 23 Assembly election, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin claimed on Wednesday. Using the word "Sanghi" in obvious reference to the BJP, the deputy CM also called upon people to reject the AIADMK-led NDA in the polls lest the state become regressive. He argued that the ensuing election was very crucial in defeating the NDA and voting the DMK to power for more de ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7: Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticised the searches carried out by the Assam Police at party leader Pawan Khera's Delhi residence on Tuesday, stating that the "witch hunt" stands as proof that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is "facing imminent defeat". Assam Police arrived at Khera's residence in Delhi earlier in the day amid the controversy over the party's claim that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife holds three passports. The searches c ...Read More >
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