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New Delhi: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Tuesday said he has resigned, leaving the Tata Group-owned airline scrambling to find his replacement by September. In a statement, Air India said Wilson had conveyed his decision of stepping down to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran back in 2024, leading many to question why the salt-to-steel conglomerate hasn't been able to set a concrete succession plan yet. "Usually, the new CEO should be in place 3-6 months prior and work with the outgoing CEO to ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: In a landmark discovery that rewrites the geological history of the Himalayan foothills, scientists from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) have unearthed 4.5-million-year-old fish fossils in the Mohand area, near the Uttarakhand border. This marks the first time aquatic life fossils have been identified in this region, which was previously known only for terrestrial animal remains. The discovery, which includes ear bones (otoliths) of three distinct freshwater fish spec ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7: DBS Bank India announced its new DBS Aspire banking proposition, along with the signature Aspire debit card, designed for the country's fast-growing, well-travelled, emerging affluent segment. DBS Aspire extends premium banking access to clients with a total relationship value of Rs. 10 lakh or a minimum monthly savings account average balance of Rs. 2 lakh, positioning the bank as a long-term banking partner to these customers as they grow their wealth. As internati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Former U-23 Asian Championships bronze medallist Lalit bagged India's first medal of the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday with a silver medal in the 55kg Greco-Roman category, while Nitesh reached the final of the 97kg Greco-Roman category. Former champion Sunil Kumar added another bronze medal to his trophy cabinet to make it a fruitful day for the Indian contingent. Lalit, who had knocked off China's Huoying Shi in ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 7 (ANI): Dhruv Sheoran, a winner on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), posted an opening round of four-under 67 to set the pace in round one of the Andhra Open Golf Championship 2026 being played at the East Point Golf Club (EPGC) in Visakhapatnam. The 31-year-old Dhruv soared to the top of the leaderboard with an eagle on the par-5 12th and a run of three consecutive birdies from the first through the third, according to a release. On the ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Three young Indian squash players, Anika Dubey from Pune, Akanksha Gupta from Thane, and Vasundhara Nangare from Kalamb, have successfully cleared the SRFI Selection Round for the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships, scheduled to be held in Panzhihua, China, in May 2026. According to a release, the trio was selected under the Kanga Kids programme by Chance2Sports. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Rajasthan Royals and Mumb ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): A late goal from Daniel Chima Chukwu was not enough as Chennaiyin went down to a narrow 1-2 defeat against Inter Kashi in their latest Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday. Miranda's starting XI saw the return of forward Inigo Martin, with the Spaniard leading the attacking line alongside Farukh Choudhary, Imran Khan, and Irfan Yadwad. Eduardo Kau slotted back into the defence after deputising in midfield for ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The teaser of the Lakshya and Ananya Panday starrer 'Chand Mera Dil' is finally out, offering a glimpse at an intense love story with a darker turn. Backed by Dharma Productions, the film is directed by Vivek Soni. The teaser of the film opens with the love-filled moments between Lakshya and Ananya. They were seen spending quality time with each other. Also Read | 'Bhooth Bangla' Actress Tabu Reveals Akshay Kumar Picked Her Up on His Bike for Their ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 7 (ANI): The double Olympic medallist and two-time World Champion Blanka Vlasic has been named as the International Event Ambassador for the Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru 2026 (TCS World 10K), scheduled to be held on Sunday, 26 April 2026. The race is a World Athletics Gold Label Race and is promoted by Procam International. One of the finest high jumpers the sport has seen, Vlasic brings with her a career built on longevity and success at th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): After enthralling music lovers with their debut single 'Tum Se', teen boy band OutStation have now come up with their second single, 'Aaj Kal'. 'Aaj Kal' is touted as a song that captures the raw, unfiltered feeling of longing and emotional vulnerability. Also Read | 'Bhooth Bangla' Actress Tabu Reveals Akshay Kumar Picked Her Up on His Bike for Their Dance Classes 39 Years Ago. Speaking about their new single, the band members collectively shared ...Read More >
Porvorim (Goa) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Goa Legislative Assembly will host the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), India Region, Zone-VII (West Zone) Conference from April 8-10, 2026, at the Goa Marriott Resort, Miramar. The conference is expected to bring together senior parliamentary leaders from across western India for discussions on key governance and development priorities. Also Read | Delhi Airport Issues Advisory After Recent Dog Attacks, Urges Flyers To Avoid Feeding. Th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Actor Rajeev Khandelwal has come on board as a host for 'Tum Ho Naa', a reality game show. Excited about his hosting stint, Rajeev, in a press note, said, " Over the years, I've been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some quite unconventional. But I've always chosen to follow my heart and be part of something that genuinely feels meaningful to me. With the show Tum Ho Naa, I am happy to return on television" Also Read | Kim Min Hee, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Assam BJP on Tuesday lodged a police complaint against Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge at Basistha police station in Guwahati for allegedly making derogatory speech against the Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Rabjib Kumar Sarmah, Assam BJP leader, denounced the alleged remarks made by Kharge and accused Congress of practising appeasement politics to garner Muslim votes. Also Read | Delhi Airport Issues Advisory Afte ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 7 (ANI): Naoba Meitei's dramatic stoppage-time strike helped Rajasthan United FC edge Gokulam Kerala FC 1-0 in Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday. After a goalless contest for over 100 minutes, Meitei broke the deadlock deep into added time to secure three points for the hosts, who moved up to second in the table with 14 points, while Gokulam Kerala FC remained seventh with eight points. Meitei was adjudged ...Read More >
Goa (Panaji) [India], April 7 (ANI): Goals from Marcus Joseph, Kapil Hoble and Richmond Kwasi Owusu helped Dempo Sports Club register their first win of the Star Cement Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 season with a comfortable 3-0 win over Shillong Lajong FC at the PJN Stadium in Goa on Tuesday. Shillong Lajong enjoyed majority of possession throughout the game but struggled to convert it into clear chances, as Dempo maintained a disciplined defensive shape. The result marked Dempo SC's fi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Arsenal midfielder and ex-Wales international Aaron Ramsey has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35, bringing the curtain down on a distinguished career. Taking to Instagram, Ramsey said the decision was not an easy one. "This has not been an easy decision to make. After a lot of consideration, I have decided to retire from football," he wrote. Also Read | Sporting CP vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Live Streaming Onlin ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], April 7 (ANI): JMM MP Mahua Maji on Tuesday reacted to the search conducted at Congress leader Pawan Khera's residence, saying that the truth will be known only after an investigation. "There was a statement from Pawan Khera ji that we saw on social media yesterday, possibly involving passports and accusations against someone in the Chief Minister's household. He apparently showed some evidence. We don't know how much of that is true or false, but it's possible the r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday and was accorded a warm welcome. This is the first high-level visit from Bangladesh to India after the formation of the new government in Dhaka under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Also Read | The Tap Shoe is an Essential Tool for 'America's Dance'. "Warm welcome to FM Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh on his arrival in New Delhi today. India and Bangladesh share warm ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India] April 7 (ANI): Hockey Uttar Pradesh (UP), Hockey Madhya Pradesh (MP), Hockey Association of Odisha, and Hockey Jharkhand registered victories in Division 'A', while Delhi Hockey secured a win in Division 'B' on the seventh day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 Ranchi, Jharkhand. In a Division 'A', Pool D match, Hockey Uttar Pradesh beat Hockey Mizoram 1-0, thanks to a clinical goal from Vaishali Sen (16'), according to a release. Al ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): On Tuesday, Netflix unveiled the teaser of its sports drama 'Glory'. Created by Karan Anshuman and Karmanya Ahuja, 'Glory' stars s Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat, Suvinder Vicky, Jannat Zubair, Ashutosh Rana, Sikandar Kher, Kunal Thakur, Sayani Gupta, Yashpal Sharma and Kashmira Pardeshi. Also Read | Ameesha Patel SLAMS Zakir Khan for 'Dhurandhar Se Sab Ki Jali Hai' Comment at Screen Awards 2026, Says 'Stop Spreading Negativity' (View Post). The story, s ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 7 (ANI): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday participated in the Regional Agriculture Conference held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Speaking on the occasion, he said, "Regarding agriculture, the regional conference of our five states is being held today in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Ministers from all five states, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa, are present here. All senior officials from the states are here. All senior offi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Fresh off Border 2 success, Varun Dhawan is now busy working on his upcoming film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. On Tuesday, he took to Instagram and shared a picture with his co-star Pooja Hegde from the film. Also Read | Ameesha Patel SLAMS Zakir Khan for 'Dhurandhar Se Sab Ki Jali Hai' Comment at Screen Awards 2026, Says 'Stop Spreading Negativity' (View Post). "Ishq sirf ek baar hota hain!!! #haijawaanitohishqhonahai," he captioned the post. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing the country's leading scheduled carriers, Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, urged the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to initiate calibrated and reciprocal action against the temporary foreign aircraft caps imposed by UAE authorities at DXB (Dubai International) airport. This appeal comes amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, as the FIA seeks to address the competitive disadvantage faced by Indian airlines due ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The government may face increasing fiscal pressure if rising global crude oil prices are not passed on to consumers, with the potential for a significant impact on the fiscal deficit, said Ranen Banerjee, Partner and Economic Advisory Leader at PwC India. Also Read | Powerball Winning Numbers for Monday, April 6, 2026: Who Won the USD 231 Million Powerball Jackpot?. Speaking to ANI, Banerjee said that the current strategy of holding pump prices despite rising ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, along with other leaders, launched the election manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls. Addressing a press conference here, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge reflected on the key promises of the party, including free education up to post-graduation, monthly financial aid for women and farmers, fast-track courts and state-sponsored health insurance. Also Read | TCS Layoffs: ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 7 (ANI): On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, observed annually on 6 April, Indian Hockey stars continued their tradition of supporting the global #WhiteCard Campaign, standing in solidarity with the movement that highlights sport as a powerful tool for peace, inclusion, and development. The #WhiteCard campaign, led by Peace and Sport, brings together the international community to emphasise the powerful role sport can ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The shooting of the much-awaited sequel of horror-thriller Tumbaad has finally begun after a muhurat ceremony in Mumbai today. Starring Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead roles, the folkfore based film Tumbaad 2 is creating a buzz in the entertainment industry after the blockbuster re-release of its predecessor in theatres in 2024. Also Read | 'Jailer 2': Did Shah Rukh Khan Decline Cameo Role in Rajinikanth-Nelson Dilipkumar's Upcoming A ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is partnering with Maven Silicon, a leading VLSI and Embedded Systems training institute, to launch training programs in technologies that are foundational to the semiconductor industry. This move will strengthen India's semiconductor talent pipeline and support domestic electronics manufacturing. Also Read | Usman Khawaja Spots Lionel Messi Lookalike in Pakistan During PSL 2026 (Watch Video). The two programs ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): In what will be remembered as a landmark campaign for Indian youth football, Minerva Academy FC delivered a historic performance at the prestigious 2026 MIC Cup U-15 tournament, finishing an impressive fifth against some of the world's finest academies. Drawn into what many described as the "group of death," Minerva Academy faced elite European opposition from the outset, according to a release. Yet, rising to the occasion with fearless intent and tactical matu ...Read More >
India's demands for Pakistan were clear. Pakistan had retaliated against India's pre-emptive counterterrorism action. It had responded by attacking military targets. It had captured an Indian pilot and violated the Geneva Conventions. India would expect the pilot not to come to any harm. Pakistan should exercise restraint and responsibility; any provocation along the LoC would not be tolerated. India had activated multiple diplomatic channels to deal with the crisis. Pakistan on its part was tr ...Read More >
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