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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 >
On this occasion, the Chief Minister paid tribute to the brave martyrs and honored their family members. He said that the sacrifices made by soldiers for the nation will always remain a source of inspiration. A Soldiers' Felicitation Ceremony was organised in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar district, where Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated. The event was held on the occasion of the 6th death anniversary of his father, Subedar Late Sher Singh Dhami. On this occasion, the Chief Minister ...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 >
Lucknow, Expressing deep concern over the damage caused to rabi crops due to unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and incidents of fire in some areas, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to ensure immediate compensation for farmers. Chairing a high-level review meeting in the morning, the chief minister said, "It is natural for farmers to feel worried in such adverse circumstances, and the state government stands firmly with them with full commitment," accordin ...Read More >
Gurugram, Haryana, India (NewsVoir) In Vietnam, EVs have quietly moved from fringe to mainstream. At the center is VinFast, building not just vehicles but the full system that makes electric mobility practical, affordable, and increasingly hard to ignore. There was a point in time when electric vehicles weren't just a relative novelty, but were actually a preferred choice, at least in the U.S., where they first gained traction. Even back in the 1990s, people were already aware of the benefits o ...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 >
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 >
NEW DELHI: A Gujarat-based deep-tech drone company has delivered "hundreds of kamikaze (suicide or self-destruct) drones" to Indian Army as part of a Rs 10 crore contract with the defence ministry.The contract with Surat-based InsideFPV was signed last Dec, and the consignment of drones was sent to the Army within a two-month timeframe via emergency procurement route. The exact number of drones delivered to Army's Northern Command was not disclosed by the company for security reasons.Recognised ...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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Vaishnavi Adkar has become India's No. 1 women's singles player as of April 2026, after breaking into the Top 400. The Pune player, now with strong form on tour, also reached the ITF W100 Bengaluru final, the best Indian women's singles result in 17 years. Adkar began tennis in Pune at age seven and soon led her age group. She became India's No. 1 in the U-14 category and reached a career-high ITF junior ranking of 115. That junior promise has now shifted into consistent results on the professi ...Read More >
According to the Indian Embassy, the discussions were wide-ranging and built on ongoing dialogue between the two sides. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met senior officials from the United States Department of Defense and the United States Department of Commerce during a three-day visit, holding discussions aimed at strengthening defence and trade relations while reviewing key global developments. During the visit, Misri held meetings with Under Secretaries Michael Duffey and Elbridge C ...Read More >
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said when his party comes to power, it will dismantle the "discriminatory system" under which Central Armed Police Forces personnel are denied opportunities for leadership, and ensure that they are granted their rights and privileges. On the Valour Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Gandhi said the Congress and he hold CAPF personnel in the highest esteem and firmly believe that advancement within their own Force, access to top leadership ro ...Read More >
A 31-year-old man died during treatment on Wednesday, a day after he was injured when security forces allegedly opened fire at people protesting the killing of two Meitei siblings on Tuesday, taking the death toll to three. Wanghengbam Bobby, from Bishnupur district, was undergoing treatment at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal. He sustained a bullet injury to his torso, an officer said. A suspected rocket strike killed a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to restrict the issuance of Aadhaar cards only to children up to the age of six years and to frame stringent guidelines for adolescents and adults, alleging that the present system enables illegal infiltrators to obtain Aadhaar and pass off as Indian citizens. The petition has been filed by advocate and social activist Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay through Advocate-on-Record ...Read More >
The investment of up to ₹11.17 crore will support a proposed 30 MW AC solar project in Punjab, aimed at supplying power to the company on a captive basis. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Thursday said it has approved the acquisition of a 26 per cent stake in Neon Hybren Private Ltd as part of plans to set up a group captive solar power project in Punjab. In a regulatory filing, the company said Neon is in the process of establishing a grid-connected photovoltaic ground-mounted captive power plan ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Public procurement platform Government e-Marketplace (GeM) facilitated transactions worth Rs 5.03 lakh crore in 2025-26, down 7.4 per cent from the previous fiscal, a senior official said on Monday. GeM facilitated transactions worth Rs 5.43 lakh crore in 2024-25. GeM CEO Mihir Kumar said the decline in growth can be attributed to a reduced contribution from the coal ministry, whose share in total sales fell from 34 per cent to 20 per cent in 2025-26 (Rs 1,02,219 crore). ...Read More >
Delhi Police have apprehended the alleged mastermind behind a sophisticated ATM fraud operation, responsible for over 50 cases of cheating and targeting vulnerable individuals at ATM kiosks across the city. Key PointsRavi Kumar Bharti, suspected leader of an ATM fraud gang, has been arrested in Delhi.Bharti is allegedly involved in over 50 cases of ATM fraud across Delhi.The gang targeted elderly ATM users by trapping cards and tricking victims into revealing their PINs.Delhi Police used CCTV a ...Read More >
Peshawar Zalmi held their nerve to beat Hyderabad Kingsmen off the final ball in a tense four-wicket win in the Pakistan Super League fixture in Karachi. Chasing 146, Zalmi got over the line thanks to an all-round effort from Iftikhar Ahmed, who followed up his four-wicket haul with an unbeaten 15 off 10. Zalmi were well placed at 116 for 3 in the 14th over, with Babar Azam anchoring the chase with 43. But he fell lbw to Hassan Khan and his dismissal triggered a slowdown as Hyderabad fought bac ...Read More >
The court used its special powers to end the decade-long marital dispute New Delhi: Terming a decade-long marital dispute as a "Mahabharata-like" battle, the Supreme Court has used its special powers to grant a divorce to an estranged couple and directed the husband to make a one-time payment of Rs 5 crore to the wife, who holds custody of two minor sons. The court said the "marriage is dead for all practical purposes" and is a supremely fit case to exercise its special powers under Article 14 ...Read More >
Steel prices are rebounding and earnings visibility is improving -- Anand Rathi flags three metal stocks that could outperform in Q4 FY26. India's metals and mining companies are seeing stronger pricing, improving demand and better earnings visibility, according to a recent sector note released by Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers. The brokerage has identified a handful of companies where the improvement is sharp enough to stand out from the broader pack. Its focus remains on businesses that ...Read More >
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