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Chennai, April 6: Awarding the rarest of rare punishment in the custodial torture and murder of a father and son in south Tamil Nadu that shook the country during the COVID-19 lockdown, a trial court in Madurai on Monday awarded the death penalty to nine policemen found guilty in the case. This is perhaps the first time so many policemen have been sentenced to death in a case of custodial torture, more so in a case where the victims were innocent. Holding that the policemen, who were last mont ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 6: A small but unusual incident occurred during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match. RCB mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik got furious over one of the umpires on-field after he accidentally picked up Rajat Patidar's water bottle. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar asked for his bottle and Dinesh Karthik also reacted angrily over the umpire's mistake. What Happened During Drinks Break? The incident was caught on ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Two separate fire incidents within a span of a few hours caused panic and damage in the city on Monday. According to fire officials, a massive blaze broke out in Chunabhatti area that gutted six shops after a gas cylinder explosion intensified the fire. Fire personnel battled the flames for nearly two hours before bringing the situation under control. Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) fire officials said the fire in Chunabhatti erupted at about 3.40 am and quickly spr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6: Silver prices jumped Rs 5,000 to Rs 2.42 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Monday, while gold advanced to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams due to easing crude oil rates and a weak US dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by Rs 5,000, or 2.11 per cent, to Rs 2,42,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 2,37,000 per kg. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also advanced by Rs 2,300, or 1.52 per cent, to Rs 1 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Starting the year on a strong note, IRFC has already deployed capital into the power sector -- signaling both momentum and a broader strategic shift beyond railways. Opening With Disbursal IRFC kicked off FY2026 with a Rs 1,000 crore loan disbursal to MAHAGENCO, completing both sanction and payout in one move. This early deployment reflects execution readiness and sets the tone for the year. The transaction follows closely after a much larger Rs 12,842 crore loan agreement with Hind ...Read More >
Mumbai: Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers, Green Sanvi and Green Asha, have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz. Green Sanvi, carrying 46,650 tonnes of LPG, will reach India on April 7. Green Asha, with 15,500 tonnes, is expected to arrive on April 9. Officials said operations remain safe despite tensions. Total Eight Tankers Cross So Far With this, eight Indian LPG tankers have now crossed the strait safely. Earlier, vessels like BW TYR, BW ELM, Pine Gas, Jag Vasant, MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Dev ...Read More >
Jaipur, April 6: On the foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the former CM of Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje, asserted to accord priority to the core workers of the party and be vigilant against leaders who frequently switch parties. Raje's advice has come at a time when the party workers in Rajasthan are waiting for political appointments in various government bodies. Concerns over defections and opportunistic politics While addressing the party workers on the foundation day of the part ...Read More >
Nashik: Two major co-operative banks in Nashik have reported strong financial performance for the last financial year, reflecting steady growth in deposits, lending, and overall business. The Nashik Merchants Co-operative (NAMCO) Bank has posted a net profit of ₹43.33 crore, informed Chairman Hemant Dhatrak during a press conference. The bank's total business has reached ₹4,348.42 crore, with deposits increasing by ₹282.06 crore during the year. Dhatrak stated that loan disbursement by the ban ...Read More >
Sikkim State Lottery Result | Image Credit: Wikipedia (Representational) Sikkim State Lottery Results announced today, The Dear Legend Monday Weekly Lottery results will be declared at 6 PM on April 6, 2026. The first prize winner will receive ₹1 crore. Stay tuned as we update the complete winners list. If you bought a ticket, check the results here to see if you are among the lucky winners. Where to Check the Results You can view the results for the Dear Legend Monday Weekly Lottery April 6, ...Read More >
Nashik: The troubles of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who is already facing serious allegations, including the sexual exploitation of several women, land grabbing, and financial irregularities, have now deepened further. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has stepped into the case and has registered a money laundering case against him. The registration of the money laundering case is expected to significantly increase Kharat's legal troubles. During his visit to Nashik on Sunday, Maharashtra C ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 6: A hilarious video has surfaced on social media, including Virat Kohli, Tim David and other Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) players likely after their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday. The viral video shows the players laughing out loud over an obscene hand gesture from West Indies cricketer and RCB all-rounder Romario Shepherd. Obscene Gesture It can be seen in the video that the RCB players, including Virat Kohli, Tim Davi ...Read More >
Mumbai: In the aftermath of his son's arrest in a joint operation by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Delhi Police Special Cell, Jalaluddin Siddiqui has come forward describing the sequence of events, claiming he had no prior knowledge of the action taken by authorities. Speaking to the media, Jalaluddin said officials arrived at their residence in the early hours of the morning. "On the 3rd, around 4-5 AM, some people came and said they were from an agency. I was not home at ...Read More >
Pune: The Indian National Congress on Sunday announced Akash More as its candidate for the Baramati Assembly by-election, setting up a direct contest with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. The bypoll, scheduled for 23rd April, was necessitated after the death of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash earlier this year. The Congress decision comes despite efforts by several parties to keep the election unopposed. The Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pa ...Read More >
Mumbai: Leadership changes at YES Bank are underway, with the private lender transitioning to a new chief just as its previous CEO completes his term. Leadership Transition Begins Prashant Kumar stepped down as Managing Director and CEO on April 05, 2026, marking the end of his tenure at the bank. The transition was immediate, with Vinay Muralidhar Tonse taking charge the very next day. This ensures continuity at the top, avoiding any leadership gap during a critical phase for the bank. New C ...Read More >
Mumbai: Fresh order momentum is building for railway infrastructure players, with Texmaco Rail & Engineering bagging a mid-sized electrification contract that strengthens its presence in Southern Railway projects. Secures electrification order Texmaco Rail & Engineering has won a Rs. 39.26 crore contract focused on railway electrification works in Kerala. The order covers installation of 25kV traction overhead equipment across a key track doubling project. This win reinforces the company's ste ...Read More >
Mumbai: The city is set to undergo a major infrastructure milestone with the launch of four projects on April 7. The developments are expected to enhance connectivity and transform daily commuting across the metropolitan region. The inauguration of phase 1 of Mumbai's Metro Lines 9 and 2B, the bhoomipujan of the BKC pod taxi project, and the launch of the Thane-Borivali tunnel will be done after facing a series of delays. According to the official update, the April 7 launch events will be held a ...Read More >
Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said that the ruling Mahayuti alliance is united in contesting the Baramati Assembly by-election and expressed hope that the poll would be held unopposed as a mark of respect to late leader Ajit Pawar. Shinde was speaking at a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) rally in Baramati ahead of Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar filing her nomination papers. He said that people of Baramati stand firmly behind Sunetra Pawar. "It is our sin ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid an ongoing rift with the party's top leadership, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Monday shared a cryptic Instagram post, which is seen as a veiled dig at party chief Arvind Kejriwal. However, Chadha did not directly refer to the party or the leadership in the post. Sharing images of a book's cover and the first chapter, Chadha wrote, "The timing is hard to ignore. I turned to chapter 1 - 'Never Outshine The Master'. Some books arrive exactly when they are meant to." " ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major early morning accident, two persons were injured after an autorickshaw and a car collided head-on on the Swargiya Dharmveer Anand Dighe flyover in Thane's Kalwa area on Monday. The crash, which occurred during low-traffic hours, also led to an oil spill on the road, briefly posing a risk to other motorists. According to a report by Mid-day, the Thane Municipal Corporation's Disaster Management Cell received information about the incident at around 5:42 am from a police consta ...Read More >
Bengaluru: For Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the milestone came at a place where it all began. The veteran seamer became the first pace bowler to reach 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League, achieving the landmark with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the franchise where his IPL journey first started in 2009. The milestone arrived as Bhuvneshwar returned figures of 3/41 to help RCB secure a 41-run victory over Chennai Super Kings, underlining his impact with the ball. With 202 wickets in 192 innings at an ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian rupee closed stronger on Monday, gaining 14 paise to settle at 93.04 against the US dollar. It opened at 93.13 and moved higher during the day, touching an intraday high of 92.79 before ending slightly lower but still in positive territory. This continues the recent recovery seen in the currency after sharp movements last week. RBI Measures Offer Support The rise in the rupee was mainly supported by steps taken by the Reserve Bank of India to reduce volatility in the forex m ...Read More >
Mumbai: Indian stock markets closed higher on Monday, April 6, with both benchmark indices posting solid gains. The Sensex rose 787 points to 74,106.85, while the Nifty 50 gained 255 points to end at 22,968.25. This marks the third straight day of gains, showing strong investor confidence. These factors helped improve market sentiment and boosted buying across sectors. Broad Market Also Gains Not just large-cap stocks, but broader markets also performed well. This shows that the rally was w ...Read More >
Nashik: A 48-hour suspension of water supply, implemented by the Nashik Municipal Corporation under the pretext of repairing the main pipeline, had created an artificial water scarcity across the entire city. With the water supply cut off for two consecutive days, Saturday (April 4) and Sunday (April 5), citizens, particularly women and working professionals, were forced to endure immense hardship. On Sunday, many residents had to wander from place to place in search of water. Many expressed the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar on Monday took oath as Rajya Sabha member along with other MPs elected to the House from West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. A total of 19 leaders, including Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, DMK's Tiruchi Siva, BJP's Ramrao Wadkute, Manmohan Samal, BJD's Santrupt Mishra, BJD-Congress backed Dilip Kumar Ray, DMK's Constandine Ravindran, DMDL's LK Sudhish and Congress' Christopher Manickam, took oath toda ...Read More >
Nashik: Police have so far seized four mobile phones from the main accused, Ravindra Erande, a self-proclaimed media person accused of sexually exploiting women on the pretext of providing employment. In this case, which has created major unrest in the Satpur area, the work of recovering data from the seized mobile phones is being carried out on a war footing. Significantly, during the investigation, the identities of eight victim women have been established so far. This has increased the possib ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday dismissed allegations of misuse of Indian Premier League (IPL) match tickets by Karnataka MLAs, explaining that tickets are booked online and attended by those who purchased them. He noted that only MLAs themselves can go, or their family members can attend the IPL matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, saying it is clearly mentioned as "non-transferable," so others cannot use it. Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara's ...Read More >
Pune: The Maharashtra Congress on Monday said it 'can consider' withdrawing from the Baramati assembly bypoll if a first information report (FIR) is registered in the plane crash that killed former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. In a video message posted by State Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe, he addressed the criticism of fielding a candidate in Baramati, which has been an Ajit Pawar stronghold. He slammed the BJP for playing politics and questioned, "After the death of Vasantrao Chava ...Read More >
New Delhi/Mumbai: The Supreme Court has refused to stop Adani Enterprises' Rs 14,543 crore resolution plan for bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL). The court dismissed Vedanta's request to halt the process, allowing implementation to continue for now. However, the court said that the monitoring committee must take approval from the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) before making any major decisions. Case Still Under Review The court also asked NCLAT to hear Vedanta's appeal ...Read More >
Pune: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) state president Sunil Tatkare on Monday said that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar must be elected with a record margin in the Baramati Assembly by-election, calling it a true tribute to late leader Ajit Pawar. Tatkare was addressing a large gathering of party workers in Baramati ahead of Sunetra Pawar filing her nomination papers. He became emotional while recalling his long political association with Ajit Pawar. He said a request had been ...Read More >
Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Monday filed her nomination for the Baramati Assembly by-election from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The bypoll is scheduled to be held on 23rd April. She submitted her nomination papers in the presence of senior leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Among those present were NCP's Sunil Tatkare, Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal, Dhananjay Munde and Hasan Mushrif. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who leads the Shi ...Read More >
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