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MS Dhoni injury update clouds Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash as CSK chase first IPL points and await their former captain's experience. In what continues to be a missing piece in Chennai Super Kings' messed-up puzzle, former captain MS Dhoni is doubtful to feature in their next clash against the Delhi Capitals on Saturday, April 11, at home, according to a report in Cricbuzz. Dhoni was still far from match fitness as of Tuesday, with no clear timeline for his return ahead of Chenn ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday unveiled 36 industrial projects -- inaugurated 11 and laid foundation stones of 25 -- with a total investment of Rs 40,811 crore, which are expected to generate 59,050 jobs.The projects -- spread across multiple districts -- span sectors such as green energy equipment, metals and downstream industries, textiles and apparel, plastics, tourism, agriculture and food processing, defence manufacturing, IT and ITES, automobile and cement.The bulk of the ...Read More >
The NIA has requested to take over the Bhubaneswar blast investigation to explore potential terror connections and the possible use of high-grade explosives like RDX. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsNIA requests transfer of Bhubaneswar blast case to investigate potential terror links.The blast, which occurred in January, resulted in two deaths and several injuries.NIA aims to determine if high-grade explosives, including RDX, were used in the explosion.The prime suspect, Shahnawaz Malik, died fr ...Read More >
After making his appearance at the 3rd anniversary celebration of NMACC, Ranveer Singh was seen reaching Jamnagar today, April 8, to celebrate Anant Ambani's birthday bash. Ranveer Singh is currently riding high on the massive success of his recently released film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. After making his first appearance at the 3rd anniversary celebration of NMACC, the actor was seen reaching Jamnagar today, April 8, to celebrate Anant Ambani's birthday bash. Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's s ...Read More >
Nashik Mayor Himgauri Aher-Adke on Thursday said the NMC would present its side, adding that the decision to fell trees as part of the mega event and due to rise in the number of road accidents was not a sudden one but has been taken considering all aspects. Environment-friendly measures in compliance with Supreme Court directives are being taken during this process, Aher-Adke claimed. "In view of the growing traffic congestion, series of accidents and forthcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela, expansi ...Read More >
Diphu (Assam), Apr 9 (PTI) A police complaint was lodged by Assam's Karbi Anglong district administration on Thursday regarding a video shared on social media purportedly showing the voting process inside a polling station, officials said. The video was reportedly shot inside a polling station in Diphu constituency, and an inquiry was initiated into the incident, they said. Mobiles are banned inside polling stations, with provisions made by the Election Commission for depositing the phones, ba ...Read More >
He used the same modus operandi, conducted "rituals" and also used items like stones and tamarind seeds for intimidation and "divine invocation". Kharat, currently in police custody, is facing 12 criminal cases in Ahilya Nagar and Nashik city, including eight for sexual assault. The SIT has recorded statements of 30 witnesses and victims so far, said IPS officer Tejaswi Satpute, who heads the SIT, on Tuesday. "During questioning, it came to light that the accused exploited the faith of victims ...Read More >
BJP national president Nitin Nabin promises to change place names and crack down on Bangladeshi infiltration in West Bengal if the party wins the upcoming election, vowing to restore cultural identity and improve security. Photograph: Naveen Sharma/ANI PhotoKey PointsBJP promises to change place names in West Bengal deemed inconsistent with the state's culture if elected.The BJP pledges to address Bangladeshi infiltration, which they claim endangers women's security in West Bengal.Nitin Nabin a ...Read More >
* Jaya Bachchan turned 78 on April 9 * Kajol posted a photo of her with Jaya Bachchan from Durga Puja celebrations * Kajol and Jaya Bachchan share a warm bond and often appear together publicly Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai: As veteran actress Jaya Bachchan turned a year older on Thursday, Kajol used social media to wish the actor and politician on her special day. Kajol took to the Stories section of her official Instagram handle and uploaded a rare p ...Read More >
He added that the developments validate that Vi's investments have been in the "right places and in adequate quantity". NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea's (Vi) chief executive Abhijit Kishore said the telecom operator is progressing positively, following high-quality broadband subscriber additions in February 2026 and an improvement in financial metrics. "In terms of number of sites added, data usage, revenue, EDITDA (core operating profit), average revenue per user (ARPU), broadband subscribers, Vi i ...Read More >
The Indian senior women's hockey team will tour Argentina for a four-match series from April 13 to 17 at Buenos Aires' CeNARD, crucial for their preparation ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup and Asian Games. Coach Sjoerd Marijne emphasizes assessing player performance in a competitive environment against a top team. Both tournaments occur later this year. New Delhi, The Indian senior women's hockey team will tour Argentina for a four-match series, set to be held at the CeNARD in Buenos Aires fr ...Read More >
India imports 50 per cent of its LNG stocks from the international market. New Delhi: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is on a two-day visit to Qatar today and tomorrow amid concerns over energy supplies triggered by the Iran war. Why his visit matters India imports 50 per cent of its LNG stocks from the international market, oil economist Kirit Parikh said. Out of this, 40 per cent stocks are sourced from Qatar. However, much of India's imports have been severely ...Read More >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Panic swept through Chandigarh and parts of Punjab on Monday morning after several schools, the Punjab and Haryana secretariat, and the Ferozepur district court received bomb threats via email. The threats, purportedly sent by an outfit called Khalistan National Army, triggered evacuations and search operations by bomb disposal and dog squads. In Chandigarh, three major educational institutions -- St Stephen's School in Sector 45, Ryan International School in Sector 49, and Shivalik Public Scho ...Read More >
Khera approached the high court seeking anticipatory bail before single judge justice K Sujana, arguing that no arrest was warranted in what was, "at the highest", a case of alleged defamation, and accusing Sarma of using the state police to harass and intimidate him. Senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Khera, told the court that the Assam CM was acting with political vendetta and, in sending his state police after Khera, was behaving like a "constitutional cowboy" who could "pu ...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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Mohammed Shami worked on a new variation four days before the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants game, dismissing Abhishek Sharma with it, LSG's spin bowling coach has revealed. Speaking on Wednesday (April 8), a day ahead of their fixture against KKR, Carl Crowe said that Shami worked on the new variation with fast bowling coach Bharat Arun just ahead of their fixture in Hyderabad. The same variation accounted for Abhishek off the final ball of the opening over. The ball, delivered s ...Read More >
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