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Tamil Nadu Polls 2026: New entrants, regional satraps, and national players are all trying to carve out space in a state traditionally dominated by Dravidian parties The 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election is shaping up as one of the most closely watched contests in recent years, with a mix of established power centres and new political entrants redefining the landscape. While the core battle remains between the ruling DMK and the AIADMK-led alliance, the entry of actor-turned-politician Vijay ha ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 4 (PTI) A division bench of the Rajasthan High Court on Saturday upheld a single bench order cancelling the sub-inspector (SI) recruitment exam 2021 following allegations of paper leak and "impersonation". Justice Samir Jain had cancelled the exam on August 28, 2025, saying illegality and fraud on the system was conspicuous. The court had come down heavily on the functioning of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) and cancelled the recruitment exam. It had also ordered th ...Read More >
Bilaspur (HP), April 4 (PTI) The Naina Devi Temple Trust has become the first Shakti Peeth in Himachal to produce biogas from organic waste generated by its community kitchen or langar, officials said on Saturday. The temple, located in Himachal's Bilaspur district, attracts a large number of devotees. By generating biogas from langar waste, it has earned the distinction of becoming the first such religious institution in the state to implement such an initiative, they said. Dharampal Chaudhar ...Read More >
The Strait of Hormuz -- a vital maritime chokepoint that accounts for nearly one-fifth of the global oil and gas trade -- was effectively blocked by Tehran in the wake of the war. "India and Gujarat hold a cherished place in our shared history" -- the Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai wrote in a post on 'X', soon after Indian LPG carrier 'Green Sanvi' passed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Consulate General was responding to an 'X' post by Gujarat minister Harsh Sanghavi, who haile ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 4 (PTI) Indian pharmaceutical exports stood at nearly USD 29 billion up to February this financial year registering a growth of five per cent compared to the same period last year, a top official said on Saturday. K Raja Bhanu, Director General, Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (PHARMEXCIL) said the sector, currently valued at approximately USD 60 billion, is projected to grow to USD 130 billion by 2030. "Inspite of global challenges, pharmaceuticals exports hav ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Election 2026: Based on the election affidavits filed for the Tamil Nadu Polls, actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay has emerged as the richest candidate. As Tamil Nadu heads for assembly elections, the stage is set for a high-stakes battle between the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Polling in the southern state will be held on April 23, with the counting of votes set for May 4. The current political landscape fe ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result Today: Karunya KR-748 lottery result will be declared today, on Saturday, April 4. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm. Kerala Lottery Result Today Live, 4-4-2026: The Kerala State Lottery Department is set to announce the results of the Karunya Lottery KR-746 on Saturday, March 28. The draw will take place at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, beginning at 3:00 PM. The lottery features several appealing prizes, includin ...Read More >
Pauri, Apr 3 (PTI) A four-year-old girl was killed in a leopard attack in Uttarakhand's Pauri district, officials said on Friday. The incident occurred around 9 pm on Thursday in Bhatkot village in the Pokhra area when the child, Drishti Rawat, was having a meal near her house with her sister and grandmother. A leopard suddenly snatched her and fled towards the forest, they said. Villagers launched a search following the incident, and the mutilated body of the child was later recovered around ...Read More >
New Delhi/Chennai, Apr 3 (PTI) The Congress on Friday announced a list of 27 candidates for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, renominating 12 sitting MLAs and fielding two women, even as senior leader and MP S Jothimani expressed her reservation over the choice of nominees while the TNCC president offered to step down post-polls following dissent. The national party had been allotted a total of 28 seats by ally DMK, after some hard-bargaining between the traditional allies. While Jot ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 3 (PTI) The EC on Friday announced that every person employed in any business, trade, or establishment who is eligible to vote in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections will be granted a paid holiday on polling day, April 9. The Election Commission stated that this directive is in accordance with the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. "No deduction of wages shall be made on account of such a paid holiday. Any employer who contravenes these provisi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Five Indian nationals were among 12 people reportedly injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday by debris from an intercepted missile. Local authorities said the people sustained minor to moderate injuries in the incident. The incident caused minor to moderate injuries to five Indian and six Nepali nationals, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said on social media. It said another Nepali citizen sustained a major injury. The incident occurred in the Ajban area of Abu Dhabi when debris fel ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 3 (PTI) Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl against Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday. CSK made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Prashant Veer in place of Matt Short. CSK had lost to Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets in the opening match while Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets. Teams: Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (w), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, K ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have successfully removed a denture lodged deep inside a man's food pipe using an advanced endoscopic procedure involving a laser cutter, helping the patient avoid a major surgery, officials said on Friday. The patient was brought to the hospital with severe respiratory distress, throat pain and difficulty in swallowing after he accidentally swallowed his denture, which got stuck just below the junction of the food pipe and windpipe in th ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live, 3-4-2026: The Kerala State Lottery Department has declared the results for the Suvarna Keralam SK-47 lottery, held on Friday, April 5, 2026. The draw was held at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram under the watch of an independent panel of observers. The winner of the first prize will receive Rs 1 crore, while the second prize winner will get Rs 30 lakh. Participant with third prize winning number will get Rs 5 lakh. The winner of the bumper jackpot first prize ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Election: One of the most closely watched contests is in Kolathur, Chennai, where Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is seeking re-election. With polling for the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly scheduled for April 23, the state is headed for a high-stakes, multi-cornered contest. While the traditional DMK-AIADMK rivalry remains the core battle, the rise of new players and shifting voter dynamics has turned several constituencies into key battlegrounds that could shape the final outcome. One ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Digitalisation and AgriTech adoption in Southeast Asia could unlock a whopping $90 billion in annual GDP gains by 2033, with India leading the way, according to a study authored by Omnivore, Beanstalk AgTech, and Briter. The study argues that digitalisation and increased adoption could unlock these annual GDP gains by 2033, detailing how the region is currently navigating a sharp market correction. AgriTech investment across Southeast Asia peaked at over USD 75 ...Read More >
Meghalaya Board 10th Result 2026: Students can download their scorecards from the official website mbose.in once released on April 7 at 11 am. The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) is set to announce the MBOSE Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10 result 2026 on April 7. As per reports, the MBOSE Class 10 results will be released by 11 AM. Students can download their scorecards from the official website mbose.in. They should enter their exam roll number to access the ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): As Tamil Nadu Assembly polls near, Deputy Chief Minister and DMK's candidate Udhayanidhi Stalin held a campaign in Chepauk assembly constituency. He interacted with the public in the area while being accompanied by a large number of party workers. The Dy CM is contesting from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency in the upcoming polls on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4. The election would cover a total of 234 constituencies. DMK is co ...Read More >
Shillong Teer Result Today Live: Here's full list of winning numbers for Shillong Teer, Juwai Teer, Khanapara Teer, and more for April 3, 2026. SHILLONG TEER RESULT TODAY, APRIL 3, 2026 LIVE UPDATES: Shillong Teer is a popular lottery game of Meghalaya. The archery-based lottery game is played everyday at the Shillong Polo Stadium, Meghalaya. Organised by the Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association (KHASA), the lottery game not only offers participants a chance to win significant cash prizes but ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result Today: Suvarna Keralam SK-47 lottery result will be declared today, on Friday, April 3. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm. Kerala Lottery Result Today Live, 3-4-2026: The Kerala Lottery Department will announce the results of the Suvarna Keralam SK-47 lottery on Friday, April 3, 2026. The draw will take place at 3 pm at Gorky Bhavan, near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram. Participants have the chance to win significant cash prizes, inc ...Read More >
Haridwar, Apr 3 (PTI) Ahead of the Ardh Kumbh scheduled next year in Uttarakhand, the Haridwar administration has proposed relocating all raw meat shops operating within the city's urban limits to Sarai village on the outskirts. Haridwar Mayor Kiran Jaiswal told PTI that a proposal to this effect has been drafted and will be presented at the Municipal Corporation Board meeting on April 6. According to the Haridwar Municipal Corporation bylaws, the sale and consumption of meat, liquor and eggs ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Who dominates which district? Check the full district-wise stronghold breakdown of DMK, AIADMK, BJP and other key players. With just weeks to go before the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election on April 23, the electoral map of Tamil Nadu is taking shape -- and political parties are zeroing in on traditional bastions, volatile swing districts and emerging battlegrounds that could decide the future of regional politics. The 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 2 (PTI) The Karnataka Lokayukta police on Thursday laid a trap and arrested two Bengaluru Municipal Corporation officials for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs three lakh in connection with a pending 'Khata' work, officials said. According to the Karnataka Lokayukta, a case has been registered under Sections 7(a) and 7(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The complainant had approached the Lokayukta alleging that the officials had demanded money to process khata-related work ...Read More >
Pathum Thani (Thailand), Apr 2 (PTI) India suffered a 0-6 defeat at the hands of formidable Japan in their opening match of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup at the Thammasat Stadium here on Thursday. Six-time champions Japan got the lead early on through an own goal by Thoibisana Chanu Toijam (12th minute). However, it was not until the second half that Japan really managed to start hurting the Young Tigresses, with Miki Kimura (54th), Noa Fukushima (57th), Natsumi Tago (75th), Miyu Matsunaga (81 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 2 (PTI) People across Odisha on Thursday celebrated 'Ama Poshak Ama Parichaya' (Our Attire, Our Identity) Day as part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya, donning traditional handloom attire to showcase cultural pride. The fortnight-long 'Odia Pakhya' is being observed from April 1 to 14 under the aegis of the state's Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department. On the second day of the celebrations, people across the state participated in large numbers, wearing traditional garmen ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 2 (PTI) Flight services from the international airport here were suspended for about five hours on Thursday afternoon to make way for the holy 'Painkuni Arattu' of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple here, TIAL said. The flight services were halted around 4.45 pm and resumed at 9 pm after the procession returned to the temple. The airport has been pausing operations and rescheduling flights twice every year for decades to enable the bi-annual centuries-old ceremonial procession ...Read More >
Patna, Apr 2 (PTI) The commercial taxes department of Bihar recorded revenues worth Rs 43,324 crore in the 2025-26 financial year, achieving 93.17 per cent of the target of Rs 46,500 crore, a senior official said on Thursday. The collection was 4.09 per cent more than the figure in 2024-25, he said. Secretary-cum-Commissioner of the department, Sanjay Kumar Singh, said it collected Rs 32,801 crore as GST in 2025-26, an increase of 11.67 per cent year-on-year. "However, after the deduction of ...Read More >
Assam Assembly Elections 2026: As campaigning intensifies in the state, all eyes will remain on the decisive districts that will determine who forms the next government in 2026. Assam Assembly Elections 2026: As the Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2026 approaches, political attention is sharply focused on a handful of decisive districts that have historically shaped the outcome of the state's 126 assembly seats. While every constituency counts, electoral trends suggest that victory in Assam ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Apr 2 (PTI) An alleged sharpshooter carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head was killed after an encounter during a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Moradabad police, officials said on Thursday. Ashu alias Monty, a resident of Meerpur Kala village in Hapur district, sustained bullet injuries during the exchange of fire in the Civil Lines area and was rushed to a hospital, they said. Police said the encounter took place near an under-constructi ...Read More >
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: With over 2.69 crore eligible voters set to vote on April 9, 2026, the scale of participation remains significantly high in Kerala. Kerala elections are set to be held on April 9 in a single phase across all 140 constituencies in the state, where a party or coalition needs at least 71 seats to secure a majority. Around 2.7 crore voters are expected to participate, reflecting Kerala's consistently high electoral engagement. Kerala has long been regarded as one of ...Read More >
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