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Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar turned emotional while addressing a rally in Baramati on Monday, ahead of filing her nomination for the upcoming Baramati Assembly constituency by-election. Speaking before a large crowd of supporters, she said the election is not just a political contest but a moment of tribute to her late husband, Ajit Pawar. With tears in her eyes, Sunetra Pawar said she never imagined that such a by-election would take place. She recalled the sudden los ...Read More >
Pune: Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Monday warned the Congress party against contesting the upcoming Baramati Assembly by-election. He said the party would face a crushing defeat if it entered the race. Bawankule made the remarks while addressing a rally in Baramati. The event was held ahead of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar filing her nomination papers. He said that people of Maharashtra would not forgive the Congress if it decided to contest. "You ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) ongoing efforts to reshape Indian politics, emphasising initiatives like the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and One Nation One Election (ONOE) as part of the party's "service-oriented" approach. Addressing BJP workers via video conferencing on the party's 47th foundation day, PM Modi highlighted the party's achievements, pointing out a series of reforms and initiatives he said reflect the party's commitme ...Read More >
Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has criticised the BJP-led state government over the delay in operationalising Jodhpur's historic Sumer Library, alleging a lack of intent towards promoting education and public knowledge. In a statement issued under his campaign "Intezaar Shastra: Chapter 15", Gehlot said that the previous Congress government had envisioned transforming the Sumer Library into a modern, high-tech e-library equipped with digital facilities and contemporary inf ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's services sector continued to expand in March, supported by strong international orders and rising business confidence even as domestic new‑business growth eased, a report said on Monday. The HSBC India Services PMI report compiled by S&P Global said that India Services PMI or the headline figure remained above its long‑run average of 54.4. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index eased from 58.1 in February to 57.5 in March. Firms reported i ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's bullion market witnessed a downward correction in precious metal prices on Monday, April 6, 2026, providing a slight reprieve for investors and consumers alike. The price for 24-karat gold, often considered the benchmark for pure gold, fell by Rs 180 per gram, bringing the current market rate to Rs 14,913. This shift reflects broader fluctuations in the global commodities market and local demand-supply dynamics within the city. The 22-karat gold segment, which is primarily used ...Read More >
Nagaland State Lottery Result | Image: Wikipedia (Representative) Excitement is building among lottery players as the Nagaland State Dear Dwarka Monday Morning Lottery results are set to be declared today, April 06, 2026, at 1 PM. The first prize winner will take home a grand prize of ₹1 crore, making it one of the most anticipated draws of the week. The official result list will be uploaded shortly after the announcement on the Nagaland State Lottery Department's official website. At The Free ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian National Congress on Sunday announced Akash More as its candidate for the Baramati Assembly by-election, setting up a direct contest against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. However, the announcement briefly sparked confusion after a naming error by state Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal. In a post on X, Sapkal mistakenly referred to the candidate as 'Akash Vishwanath More' while sharing the party's official press release. The error was later flagged by jour ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India flagged vessel Green Asha has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, official sources told ANI on Monday. This marks the eighth India-flagged vessel carrying LPG to transit the Strait since 28 February when the war began, as per the sources. Meanwhile, India-flagged large gas carrier Green Sanvi has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday night, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cargo, official sources said. Earlier ...Read More >
New Delhi: Crude oil prices rose again on Monday, April 6, as tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran increased. This conflict is affecting oil supply from West Asia, which is one of the world's biggest oil-producing regions. Any disruption here quickly impacts global prices. Current Price Levels In the international market, Brent crude prices jumped 1.6% to cross USD 110 per barrel. Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was seen trading near USD 112 per barrel. Last week also sa ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian National Congress on Sunday announced Akash Vijayrao More as its candidate for the upcoming Baramati Assembly by-election, setting up a direct contest against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. Who Is Akash More? More, currently serving as secretary of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, has a political lineage. His father, Vijayrao More, was a former Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council. A lawyer by profession, More had previously contested th ...Read More >
Mumbai: A major fire broke out on April 6 near Bajrangi Chowk in Juhu Koliwada, leaving one person injured. Visuals showed dramatic firefighting operations as the fire reportedly took place in the narrow lanes. Visuals also showed thick black billowing from the area. Currently, the cause of the fire is unknown. A video of the incident was shared by Bandra Buzz on Instagram. The visuals showed the fire occurred near a chawl in Juhu Koliwada, as the footage showed fire engines stationed on the ro ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Four youths were crushed to death after a car carrying wedding guests crashed into an overloaded truck late at night in Indore on Sunday. The incident took place in the Khudel area near Indore. Seven other people were seriously injured in the accident. According to information, the incident happened when the wedding of Mohammad Arif had just taken place in Ashta. After the nikah ceremony, the bride and wedding guests were returning to Badwali Chowki in three to four ve ...Read More >
Pune: A 20-year-old student lost his life after a basketball structure collapsed on him at the Tolani Maritime Institute on Sunday morning. The incident has raised serious concerns about safety and campus maintenance. The student, identified as Vishal Verma, was undergoing training at the institute. He was playing basketball when the accident happened. According to initial reports, he was hanging from the rim when the iron structure gave way suddenly. The heavy setup fell directly on his head. ...Read More >
Pune: Sunetra Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, on Monday visited Katewadi along with her son Parth Pawar to seek blessings from Ajit Pawar's mother, Asha Tai, ahead of filing her nomination for the Baramati Assembly seat. Apart from this, the Deputy CM along with her sons also visited the Hanuman Temple in Kanheri to seek blessings and also watered a tree planted in memory of Ajit Pawar and paid their respects. The by-election was necessitated following the demise of Deputy Chief Mini ...Read More >
Mumbai: Tensions flared in the Santosh Nagar market area of Malad East on Sunday night after a clash between two groups turned violent, leaving one person seriously injured and leading the police to detain at least five individuals. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Dindoshi Police Station, where an argument between the groups reportedly escalated into a scuffle and physical violence. According to officials, police rushed to the spot upon receiving information but faced resistance ...Read More >
New Delhi: Jindal Steel is positioning itself at the forefront of India's energy transition in steelmaking by scaling coal gasification technologies across its operations. The company has achieved a global first by setting up India's first coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron plant, using syngas derived from domestic coal for iron-making. This move represents a shift away from conventional fuel sources and underscores a strategic push toward self-reliance. By tapping into indigenous coal ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has conspired against Pawan Khera and wants him to go to jail. The statement comes after Pawan Khera accused CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Sarma, of having multiple passports, concealing Dubai properties linked to his wife and a company in the United States, which is not mentioned in his election affidavit. "He had it in his head that people in Ass ...Read More >
Nagpur: MOIL's latest provisional update reflects stable operational performance, with incremental gains in both production and sales during FY26. The company recorded total manganese ore production of 19.07 lakh metric tonnes for FY26, compared to 18.03 lakh metric tonnes in FY25. This increase indicates a gradual scaling of mining operations over the year. The consistent rise suggests operational stability and the company's ability to maintain output levels despite potential sectoral challeng ...Read More >
Mumbai: Wipro is doubling down on large transformation deals, using acquisitions to deepen its role in long-term client engagements and expand domain-led capabilities. Wipro will acquire full ownership of Singapore-based Mindsprint and its subsidiaries in a cash deal valued at USD 375 million, subject to customary adjustments. The agreement, signed on April 5, 2026, gives Wipro complete control over the IT services firm, marking a targeted expansion in digital transformation capabilities. The t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Axis Bank's latest provisional update signals consistent balance sheet expansion, with both lending and deposit franchises showing resilience despite a competitive banking environment. Axis Bank's gross advances stood at Rs 12,442 billion as of March 31, 2026, marking a 6.3 percent increase over the December 2025 quarter and an 18.4 percent rise compared to the previous year. This growth highlights continued credit demand across retail and corporate segments, suggesting the bank has mai ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A large-scale health camp was organised in Manpur under the aegis of the chief medical and health officer (CMHO), Indore, bringing a wide range of medical services to the local population. The camp was conducted at a school. Specialist doctors participated in the camp, offering consultations and treatments in multiple fields, including paediatrics, ophthalmology, cardiology, and dental care. In addition to medical check-ups, facilities such as ABHA ID registration and A ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Urban consumers using 5kg LPG cylinders face hardship as they wait 25 days for a refill, with the lock-in period remaining the same as that for 14.5kg cylinders despite the smaller capacity. Consumers report that the lower-capacity cylinders deplete more quickly, making the wait for refills a challenge. The unchanged lock-in period has emerged as a major issue following the decision to distribute 5kg LPG cylinders in place of 14.5kg cylinders to new consumers. While th ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday announced financial support of Rs 9 lakh for the families of those killed in the building collapse in Kotma in Anuppur district. Three people had died in the incident. On Sunday morning, the death toll rose to three after authorities recovered the body of a woman at 11 am. Anuppur district collector Harshal Pancholi said seven persons were pulled out of the debris overnight of whom three died. Officials fear more individuals may sti ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Congress has officially announced Akash More as its candidate for the upcoming Baramati Assembly by-election, setting up a direct contest against Sunetra Pawar. With this move, attempts to make the election uncontested have failed. Nomination and Strategy Akash More is expected to file his nomination on Monday. The party's decision is being seen as a strategic move, with Congress playing the "Dhangar card" in the constituency. Speaking after the announcement, More said the party i ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Delhi Police's Special Cell, with assistance from the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), on Saturday conducted searches at two locations in Mumbai and a nearby district in connection with a case involving suspected links to online propaganda associated with the banned terror organisation Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), officials said. In the multi-state operation, three youths were arrested for their alleged engagement with extremist content on social media platforms an ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Mumbai has arrested a Class I officer posted at Mantralaya for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 6.37 lakh. According to the ACB, the complainant was granted authority by the village's Sarapanch to oversee the approval of government funds for the development of basic amenities in his village. The official submitted an application to the state government to sanction funds under the minority welfare schemes for the village's infrastructure de ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 5: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 43 runs in a high-scoring Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. Batting first, RCB posted a massive total of 250/3 in 20 overs. The star of the innings was Tim David, who smashed an unbeaten 70 off just 25 balls. His powerful hitting in the final overs helped RCB reach a huge score. Strong Support From Top Order RCB got a solid start from Phil Salt (46) ...Read More >
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the voters of the state not to get afraid if Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s alleged goons try to intimidate them during elections. Addressing a public rally at North Bengal's Cooch Behar, Modi said that after the 2026 Assembly elections, 'fear will go out of Bengal'. "No matter how much the TMC goons intimidate you on polling day, you must have trust in the law. On one side there is fear of cut money and syndicates of TMC and on the other side ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab police on Sunday claimed to have nabbed in a joint operation with the Chandigarh police and Haryana police the two main perpetrators - who had lobbed a hand grenade outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Sector 37, here on April 1, last- from Haryana's Rewari district. The accused were identified as Gurtej Singh and Amanpreet Singh, both residents of Rupnagar district. Accused Amanpreet Singh has a prior criminal record. Addressing newspersons here, Director Gene ...Read More >
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