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Indian tennis legend Leander Paes on Saturday (April 4, 2026) said he has been entrusted with responsibilities related to India's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, describing it as a key to his new role in public life. The seven-time Olympian said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given him the task of working on youth development and sports while helping the country pursue its ambition of hosting the Olympics in 2036. In his first media interaction in Kolkata after joining the BJP, Mr. Paes said ...Read More >
Kerala's Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Saturday (April 4, 2026) alleged that most opinion polls being released ahead of the State Assembly elections are "paid surveys" that fail to reflect the true public sentiment, while expressing confidence that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) will secure "over 100 seats" and come to power. Addressing a press conference in Kasaragod, he claimed that attempts are being made through such surveys to create an "artificial impression o ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday (April 4, 2026) said the recently unveiled curriculum framework by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, is not an innocent academic reform, but a calculated and deeply concerning attempt at linguistic imposition that vindicates long-standing apprehensions. In a post on X, Mr. Stalin said under the guise of promoting "Indian languages," the BJP-led NDA government is aggressively advanci ...Read More >
Chennai Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) president G.K. Vasan in an interview with The Hindu said people of Tamil Nadu are angry as the state missed several schemes due to the DMK government treating the ruling BJP as an "enemy". Expressing confidence that the AIADMK-led NDA, of which his party is a constituent, is the "winning front" in the upcoming Assembly elections, he said the DMK and actor C Joseph Vijay's TVK could fight for the "second position". Edited excerpts In 2016, you refused to ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested four members of a suspected terror module allegedly operating at the behest of Pakistani handlers and planning attacks on key installations, including railway infrastructure, officials said on Friday (April 3, 2026). "The Uttar Pradesh ATS received intelligence that a group was in constant contact with a Pakistani handler through various social media platforms and was doing anti-national activities. The gang's main objective was to conduct a rec ...Read More >
New Delhi, Delhi, India - Business Wire India AGEasy, the consumer products brand under Antara Senior Care -- India's most comprehensive and fully integrated senior-care ecosystem -- has introduced the country's first adult diaper pants featuring Smart Liquid Distribution™ technology. Re-engineered specifically for seniors, it features a unique three-layer design that offers measurably improved absorption over ordinary adult diapers, reduces sagging and delivers more reliable protection for eve ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ANSR, the world's leading Global Capability Center (GCC) solutions provider, today announced the launch of a new Healthcare GCC Accelerator Platform, designed to help healthcare enterprises build and scale AI-enabled capability centers with greater speed, confidence, and impact. The Healthcare GCC Accelerator brings together ANSR's end-to-end GCC execution model with advanced healthcare AI capabilities from Optum. Through this collaboration, ANSR ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quadrasystems.net India Private Limited (Quadra) today announced it has achieved AWS Premier Tier Services Partner status and the AWS AI Services Competency. This dual recognition distinguishes Quadra as an elite AWS partner with deep architectural expertise, capable of moving enterprises from experimental AI pilots to high-scale, secure production environments. Quadra already qualifies for the Migration and Modernization Consulting Competency and ...Read More >
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday (April 3, 2026) wooed textile industry to invest in the State by assuring best infrastructure, land, power, water, incentives and government support aimed at fastest execution of the projects. "I have policies that can match the best globally. Most importantly, we have the best human resources. If you have a vision, we are your perfect partner for global success," he said at the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026) in Hyderabad. Asser ...Read More >
UDAIPUR, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IIFL Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of IIFL Group, has announced the inauguration of three revitalised government schools in Rajasthan, marking a significant step in strengthening public education infrastructure in the state. The schools were inaugurated on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. The upgraded institutions include Government Senior Secondary School, Vati; Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Badgao ...Read More >
The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has made four-stream waste segregation mandatory at the source as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, notified by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, which came into effect on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Accordingly, solid waste will have to be segregated into wet waste, dry waste, sanitary waste, and special care waste at the source. The Union government notified the new rules on January 27, 2026, superseding the Solid Waste ...Read More >
The Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) ambitious plan to build a 1 lakh-capacity cricket stadium on the outskirts of Mumbai gathered fresh momentum after a key meeting between its president Ajinkya Naik and CIDCO managing director Vijay Singhal recently. The two officials held detailed discussions to chart a roadmap for the proposed mega venue, which is expected to come up within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The project, which has been under consideration for more than two years, is seen as ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumina Datamatics, a trusted partner in providing Content Services, Retail Support Services, and Technology Solutions to global companies, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, TNQTech, has been certified as a Great Place to Work®, marking an important milestone in its journey towards building a people-centric, high-performance workplace culture. The certification reflects TNQTech's continued focus on fostering an environment that values collab ...Read More >
Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman on Thursday (April 2, 2026) said that the Argentina football team allegedly deceived the State by not coming to play a match even after receiving money for it. Mr. Abdurahiman said that he had "really wanted" the Argentina football team and Lionel Messi to come to Kerala and play a match in the State. Messi-led Argentina football team drops Kerala trip over scheduling clash, says State Minister "For that, I had held several discussions. It was also not an ...Read More >
Jaipur is a city of contrasts. Smooth arterial roads open into fast-moving stretches on the outskirts, only to funnel back into dense, chaotic inner streets where patience is as important as precision. It is in this constantly shifting environment that the updated Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI automatic begins to make real sense. What Skoda has done here is not a headline-grabbing overhaul -- it is something far more intelligent. They have taken a fundamentally strong product and quietly addressed the a ...Read More >
HYDERABAD Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, campaigning in Kerala as the Congress party's star campaigner, made a scathing attack on both the BJP and ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), alleging that "voting for LDF is like voting for BJP". Addressing several gatherings in Nemom and surrounding constituencies in Kerala on Wednesday, he alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan were engaged in a "secret pact" but publicly projecting opposing ideologies. Durin ...Read More >
Madurai MP Su. Venkatesan on Wednesday criticised the Central government's proposed move to increase by 50% the size of the Lok Sabha, and the numbers of seats allocated to States. Mr. Venkatesan on X said he agreed with the views expressed by Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary (communications), on the issue. Mr. Ramesh had said the Modi government was proposing to bulldoze a Bill to increase the size of the Lok Sabha by 50%. The numbers of seats allocated to the States were also propose ...Read More >
Thrissur rarely follows a script -- and this election is no different. As the campaign enters its final stretch, the cultural capital is once again poised on a knife's edge, with three candidates locked in a contest that refuses to tilt decisively in any direction. After delivering a shock verdict in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, will voters return to familiar political ground, or push forward a new shift? All the three candidates -- Left Democratic Front's (LDF) Alankode Leelakrishnan, United ...Read More >
Kochi: The "God of Death" (Yaman) was spotted making noticeable appearances across various parts of Kochi city, including Marine Drive, Edappally, and Fort Kochi, in recent days. Local people who interacted with him reported that the God of Death appeared to be in a state of deep distress and anxiety. The source of his concern? The Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme, announced by the UDF, which offers coverage of up to Rs 25 lakh. With the UDF expected to come to power next month, the God of ...Read More >
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) on Tuesday welcomed the passage of the Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026 and describing it as an important step towards ensuring social security and dignity for gig and platform workers. TGPWU president Shaik Salauddin expressed appreciation to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Labour Minister Vivek Venkataswamy for making the bill a reality. According to the TGPWU, the Bill provide ...Read More >
Telangana Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy wrote a letter to Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, N. Hardeep Singh Puri, with three requests to address the issues with shortage of Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG) shortage in Telangana. The issues, specifically faced by autos depended on LPG, is affecting livelihoods of the drivers and their families, and public transport too. 80% LPGs to autos supplied by private outlets Citing available data, Mr. Reddy said in the letter dated ...Read More >
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) hit back at Rahul Gandhi for targeting the ruling CPI(M) over the Sabarimala gold loss case during a poll campaign, questioning how the accused in the case had managed to reach the Congress leader's "home." Mr. Vijayan was apparently referring to a widely circulated purported photograph in which the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold loss cases, Unnikrishnan Potti, accompanied by some senior Congress leaders, was seen with Son ...Read More >
HYDERABAD The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) termed the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill introduced in the Assembly as a draconian tool to curb free speech and to harass political opponents. In a statement, working president of the party K.T. Rama Rao said on Monday that the Bill was raising serious concerns over the constitutional, democratic and civil liberties rights and if it becomes law it would be a clear violation of the Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. Condem ...Read More >
HYDERABAD A delegation of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) comprising MLAs, MLCs and other leaders called on Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla here on Monday and submitted a formal complaint seeking an inquiry into the alleged illegal mining and land grabbing of Minister for Revenue and Housing Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy. The delegation led by party working president K.T. Rama Rao, Deputy Floor Leaders of the party in the Assembly T. Harish Rao, P. Sabitha Indra Reddy and T. Srinivas Yadav explained to t ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Maharashtra leaders on Monday (February 23, 2026) paid emotional tributes to late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in an air crash on January 28, as the Legislature moved a condolence motion on the opening day of the Budget session. "Ajit Pawar was the best Chief Minister Maharashtra never had," Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, recalling their long association first as political rivals and later as colleagues in the government. He described Mr. Pawar as a capable administrator a ...Read More >
Salem District Collector R. Brindha Devi and Namakkal District Durgamoorthi released the final electoral rolls in the presence of representatives of recognised political parties on Monday (February 23, 2026). On December 19, 2025, the draft electoral rolls were released in Salem district and on Monday, the final electoral rolls were released. As per the final list, Salem district has 27.55 lakh voters at 11 Assembly constituencies, including 13.70 lakh male, 13.84 lakh female and 320 third-gend ...Read More >
Udupi Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa said here on Tuesday that all tourist boats in the district should submit the necessary documents and register with the tourism department within 45 days and obtain permission to operate. The boat operators should obtain permission from the departments of port, police, coastal security police, local authorities, and the tourism department, she said. Holding a meeting in her office to review safety measures in view of the death of two tourists in a boat t ...Read More >
Madikeri City Municipal Council (CMC) Commissioner H.R. Ramesh, on January 27, warned that stray cattle found roaming freely on the roads will be shifted to a gaushala or cattle shelter. Stray cattle moving freely on major roads and in public places within the limits of Madikeri CMC were causing inconvenience to the motorists and the general public, a statement said. "This poses a risk of road accidents, loss of life and damage to property. Therefore, the owners or caretakers of such cattle ha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HarperCollins Publishers India in collaboration with BMW Deutsche Motoren marked a landmark moment in Indian publishing with the grand launch of The One: Cricket, My Life and More, the much-anticipated autobiography of Indian cricket icon Shikhar Dhawan, at an exclusive evening held at The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri. Conceptualised and curated in collaboration with BMW Deutsche Motoren, Trends Literature Series, and Shikhar Dhawan Foundation, the event b ...Read More >
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