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Srinagar: A registration drive for the 2026 Amarnath Yatra is set to open on April 15, spanning 554 designated bank branches, with the Shrine Board rolling out a detailed, tech-enabled procedure to streamline pilgrim entry. Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) has announced that permits will be issued strictly on a first-come, first-served basis, with a fixed daily quota earmarked for each route; Baltal and Pahalgam. Registration for a particular yatra date will close seven days in advance, ensuri ...Read More >
New Delhi: Days after a disturbing video allegedly showing a community dog named 'Dholu' being tied, dragged and relocated from Delhi Airport went viral, airport authorities have issued a clarification addressing the controversy. The incident took place at Terminal 1 on April 2, triggered widespread outrage on social media, with users demanding accountability over the dog's disappearance. The issue escalated after animal rights activist Priyanshi publicly questioned the airport's claims, alleg ...Read More >
Patna, Bihar: A leadership shift in Bihar now appears near, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar set to move to the Rajya Sabha, leading to speculation over who will take charge next. According to sources, Nitish Kumar will go to Delhi on April 10 to take the Rajya Sabha oath of office. He is anticipated to return to Patna that same day, following which political activity is probably going to pick up speed. A Cabinet meeting is expected around April 13, where discussions on the next chief minister ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid the conflict in the Middle East, for the first time in decades the US has moved to automatically register eligible men, in an effort to overhaul its military draft system. This is the first time such has step has been taken since the Vietnam war in the 1960s, when the US last enforced such a step. According to a New York Post report, under the Selective Service System (SSS), automatic registration would begin by December 2026. The Congress has approved this new system in the 202 ...Read More >
New Delhi: A shocking incident was reported from the national capital where a 35-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her 22-year-old boyfriend inside a paying guest (PG) accommodation in outer Delhi's Mangolpuri. Further probe into the incident revealed that the now-deceased woman's body was found stuffed inside storage compartment of a bed, as per the cops. The shocking incident came to light on Tuesday evening when the cops received a call around 7 pm regarding a woman's body which had be ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant development, Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, has deleted a post in which he had earlier claimed that Tehran's negotiating team would arrive in Islamabad on Thursday night. The post, shared on X, did not specify the members of the delegation and was removed shortly after being published, without any official explanation. The now-deleted post had earlier indicated that an Iranian delegation would travel to Islamabad for discussions linked to a prop ...Read More >
New Delhi: A humanoid robot named "Nila" has caught the internet's attention after being deployed at a polling station in Puducherry, where it greeted voters and assisted them during the Assembly elections. Dressed in a golden sari and adorned with jewellery, the robot added a unique technological touch to the voting process at the VOC Government School polling station. Developed in Coimbatore, Nila is an event-based interactive robot designed for multiple public settings, including weddings, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Army contingent has departed for Egypt to participate in the fourth edition of the India - Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise, Cyclone - IV, scheduled to be conducted at Anshas from April 9 to April 17. The exercise is a continuation of the growing military cooperation between India and Egypt and follows the successful conduct of the previous edition in India. The Indian contingent, comprising 25 personnel from Special Forces units, will train alongside their Egyptian cou ...Read More >
New Delhi: While it appeared to be a desperate, last-minute public plea to avert global conflict, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's social media post on Wednesday requesting a two-week extension on President Trump's Iran deadline was actually a pre-coordinated diplomatic "off-ramp" cleared by the White House, stated reports. On Wednesday afternoon, as the 8 pm deadline for U.S. military action against Tehran approached, Prime Minister Sharif took to X (formerly Twitter) to urge both sid ...Read More >
Kolkata Weather, IPL 2026: After rain washed out KKR's clash against Punjab Kings, fans would be hoping for a full game when the home side take on Lucknow Super Giants. While most would say that KKR escaped with a point after rain washed away the game, others would argue that. Still in search of their first win of the season, Kolkata Knight Riders would like to have a full match at home and they would ideally love to win it. But will the skies permit that? ...Read More >
Jabalpur: A thief got into a dramatic adventure in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, while trying to escape apprehension after stealing a woman's purse. He dived right into a pond and breathed through a lotus stalk for hours. Here is what happened: The thief, identified as Harvinder Singh, attempted to snatch a woman's purse in the AC coach of a train travelling from Rewa to Itwari. As the train slowed down, he jumped off after pulling the chains. Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, who had seen ...Read More >
Srinagar: Calling the Iran-US ceasefire a "happy day for everyone," PDP chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the truce as a positive step and pressed India and Pakistan to seize the moment for dialogue. Mufti praised Iran for adhering to wartime norms by striking only military installations, while accusing the US and Israel of targeting civilians. "We hope this temporary ceasefire becomes permanent. India and Pakistan should also sit together and resolve th ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir is bracing for turbulent weather as a strong Western Disturbance sweeps across the region till April 10. The system is expected to trigger heavy rainfall in the Jammu plains, fresh snowfall in higher reaches, and a sharp fall in temperatures, raising concerns of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging. Jammu region will bear the brunt of the activity, with districts such as Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban, Samba, Jammu, Udhampur, and Kathua forecast to receive modera ...Read More >
Srinagar: In a striking appeal for global harmony, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, stressing that dialogue remains the only viable path forward as wars have never yielded lasting solutions. NC patron told reporters in Srinagar that he was grateful both nations had "found the courage to sit across the table," adding that the conflict had shaken the entire world. "War has never been a solution, and it will never be. I congr ...Read More >
India celebrates a landmark moment as Mrs. Geetanjali Om Parkash (59), Managing Director of Dr Om Parkash group of Eye Institutes in Amritsar, Punjab, has been crowned Mrs International World Classic 2026 at the grand finale held on 27th March 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This historic win marks the first time India has secured this prestigious global title, making it a proud and defining achievement for the nation. Mrs. Om Parkash delivered an exceptional performance across all rounds of th ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fresh reports suggest Amazon may not be done with job cuts yet. After slashing around 16,000 roles earlier this year, the tech giant is now expected to lay off another 14,000 employees as early as May 2026. If this happens, the total number of jobs lost in less than a year could climb close to 30,000. The company is said to be in the middle of a major internal reset. Amazon is shifting its focus toward artificial intelligence, tighter cost control, and streamlining operations. This m ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major step toward normalizing flight operations amid the West Asia War, the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) officially announced the reopening of the country's airspace and all commercial airports effective immediately. The airspace was opened after 40- days of closure following a temporary US-Iran ceasefire. The announcement was made by the head of the authority, Bengin Rekani, who confirmed in a statement that "airspace and all Iraqi airports will be opened starting tod ...Read More >
Bhabanipur: West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur, Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday said that the party will move to the court if the names of valid voters are not restored in the electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday filed her nomination at the Survey Building from Bhabanipur assembly constituency for the 2026 State Assembly elections, from where she ...Read More >
Mapusa (Goa): A court in Goa has granted bail to brothers Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra in connection with the nightclub licence case tied to the deadly December 2025 fire that left 25 people dead. The Luthra brothers are co-owners of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, where the tragedy took place on December 6, 2025. The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court in Mapusa allowed their release on bail on a bond of Rs 50,000 each and subject to conditions, observing that the investigat ...Read More >
New Delhi: The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, a breakthrough that officials suggest was quietly directed by Beijing's growing diplomatic guidance. While Pakistan has emerged as the primary mediator for the upcoming negotiations in Islamabad, according to US President Donald Trump, it was Beijing that helped get Tehran to the negotiating table. The proposal, which emphasises an immediate cessation of hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a long-ter ...Read More >
Shimla: Fresh snowfall was recorded in parts of Himachal Pradesh, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures, while rainfall lashed several areas, including Shimla city. In Himachal Pradesh, the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang witnessed fresh snowfall, significantly bringing down temperatures in the region. Shimla showed rainfall in areas including The Ridge and nearby localities, indicating changing weather conditions across the state. ...Read More >
New Delhi: As US President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, as the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, key nations have issued a wave of cautious support. The pause in hostilities, mediated in part by Pakistan, comes just as a devastating "total destruction" deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump was set to expire. The reaction from Australia, Japan, Malaysia, and New Z ...Read More >
New Delhi: The chain of events that averted a global catastrophe unfolded with dramatic speed on Tuesday. It began with President Donald Trump issuing a final ultimatum, threatening to launch devastating strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure and warned that a "whole civilization" was at risk if Tehran did not capitulate by his midnight deadline. As the clock ticked down to within two hours of the deadline, a diplomatic breakthrough was reached through the mediation of Pakistan. The Trump ...Read More >
Agra: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday performed the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony and laid the foundation stone for the Greater Agra project, marking a significant step in the region's urban development and infrastructure expansion. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister highlighted India's relative stability amid global challenges, attributing the country's progress to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "You can see around the world that people are suffering ...Read More >
Kolkata: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said the people of West Bengal want a change in government and there is a strong wave of BJP across Bengal. The Chief Minister was interacting with journalists on Tuesday during his visit to West Bengal after the filing of nomination papers of the candidate from Sreerampur Assembly constituency. He also conducted a roadshow in support of the BJP candidate in Sreerampur and appealed to the people to vote in favour of the BJP. The Chief Minis ...Read More >
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reacted to Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's recent remarks related to striking Kolkata and said that "They should forget about the dream of reaching Kolkata" and advised them to try to improve relations rather than deteriorate them. He rejected Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's reported threat of striking Kolkata in the event of any escalation with India, calling it unrealistic and advising Islamabad to focus on imp ...Read More >
Mumbai, Maharashtra: On April 6, Deputy CM of Maharashtra Sunetra Pawar filed her nomination for the Baramati by-poll elections. After the death of Ajit Pawar, his wife and now Deputy CM of Maharashtra has taken charge of the vacant post and also as the President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) - Ajit Pawar faction. But now, Maharashtra politics seem to be getting dirty as the Baramati by-poll election is round the corner. Elections that were supposed to be unopposed, it took a sharp tur ...Read More >
IPL 2026: India and Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav will be aiming to continue his fine form against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Guwahati on Tuesday. MI will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways after a loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), while RR, led by Riyan Parag, will be aiming to make it a hat-trick of wins at Guwahati. Against RR, Suryakumar has scored 512 runs in 15 matches and innings at an average of 42.66 and a strike rate of 147.12, with four fifties and a best score of 7 ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said it has facilitated the movement of thousands of Indian nationals from West Asia, amid the ongoing conflict. Addressing an inter-ministerial press briefing, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said, " Our embassy in Tehran has so far facilitated the movement of 1862 Indian nationals from Iran to Armenia and Azerbaijan for onward travel to India. This includes 935 Indian students and 472 Indian fishermen." ...Read More >
Jhajjar: The viral 'IIT Baba' has once again become the talk of the town, this time by tying the knots with a Bengaluru-based engineer. Abhay Singh, the engineer-turned baba, has revealed that he got married on February 15 on the occasion of Mahashivratri. IIT Baba got married at Aghanjar Mahadev Temple in Himachal Pradesh on February 15, however, the wedding was not in public knowledge till now. The matter came to light when Abhay took his bride to his hometown in Haryana's Jhajjar district to ...Read More >
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