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Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], April 7 (ANI): Ahead of West Bengal assembly polls, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday asserted that the people are demanding a change, favouring a BJP government. Speaking to ANI, Seth said, "The people of West Bengal are chanting, 'We need change, we want a BJP government.' I was in Basirhat yesterday. We saw the enthusiasm of the people there. A crowd of 10,000 people was present at the nomination ceremony alone... Mamata Banerjee is now di ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) India's e-commerce market is projected to nearly triple to USD 250 billion by 2030, up from the current USD 90 billion, driven by a surge in Gen Z shoppers, the rapid expansion of quick commerce, and artificial intelligence, according to a joint report by Google and Deloitte released on Tuesday. The report, titled 'The USD 250 Billion Commerce Frontier', states that the Indian digital economy will see the entry of 150 million new shoppers by the end of the decade. A mass ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], April 7 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday announced that the state Government has decided to hand over the case of the bomb attack at Tronglaobi, which claimed the lives of two children in the early hours of Tuesday, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Addressing a press conference at his official bungalow, the CM condemned the incident in the strongest terms. He said the act appears to be the handiwork of individuals or groups wit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): On the occasion of World Health Day, Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) successfully organised the 5th CAPS (Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Screening) Camp at the Delhi Police Headquarters. The event, held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Delhi Police. The initiative aimed to promote early detection and prevention of cancer through awareness and accessible screening services. Also Read | HYBE India Girl Grou ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Nita Ambani, the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, visited the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to offer her prayers to goddess Kamakhya on Tuesday. Maa Kamakhya or Kameswari is the renowned Goddess of Desire whose famous shrine is located in Guwahati. It is considered the most sacred and the oldest of the 51 Shakti Peethas on earth. Also Read | UCLA's Tiana Sumanasekera Viral Bollywood Routine: Sri Lankan-American Gymnast Hits Career-High ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Monday busted a notorious gang operating in South-East Delhi and arrested its kingpin, Saurav alias Lefty, along with his key associate, Abhishek alias Bhola. According to police, Saurav Lefty had been absconding for the past six months in connection with multiple serious criminal cases. Proceedings under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were also underway against him. A reward of Rs 1 lakh had been proposed on his ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the establishment of a new independent Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence in the state. This is an important step towards achieving the goal of a Developed Maharashtra under the Developed India 2047 vision. The existing Directorate of Information Technology will be converted into the Commissionerate of Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence. A new ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): A Delhi court has granted bail to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar in a money laundering case, holding that continued incarceration beyond a reasonable period violates the fundamental right to personal liberty and speedy trial. Emphasising constitutional safeguards, the court observed that an accused cannot be kept in custody indefinitely when trial is unlikely to conclude soon. Allowing the plea under Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita ( ...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. Also Read | ...Read More >
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, on Tuesday inaugurated the 'Thane-Borivali Double Decker Corridor Project'. Speaking on the occasion, CM said, "We have just launched the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) of Borivali Twin Tunnel from Thane. It is a country's engineering marvel. At present, it takes 23 kilometres to get to Borivali from Thane, and it takes about 2 to 5 hours. But ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], April 7: DBS Bank India announced its new banking/account/dbs-aspire" rel="noopener" target="_blank">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 pa ...Read More >
Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Andaman & Nicobar group of Islands are fast emerging as India's next major surfing destination, with Andaman & Nicobar Tourism taking a decisive step in promoting the sport by hosting the first-ever national surfing and stand-up paddling championship in the region, the Little Andaman Pro 2026. Organised by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI) and fully supported by Andaman Tourism, the championship, scheduled from April 9-12 at ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday exuded confidence in the people's verdict in the ongoing state elections, dismissing the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) claims of a sweeping victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Speaking to reporters, Soren said that the ground reality would determine the outcome of the polls. "Look, I have fought the election, so definitely people are on the ground. And all these things, you will get to kno ...Read More >
Hailakandi (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): A moderate earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck Hailakandi in Assam on Tuesday at 14:18 IST. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km, with the epicentre located at latitude 24.823 N and longitude 92.634 E. Also Read | 8th Pay Commission Latest News: Why the January Dearness Allowance Announcement Is Delayed to April. For more information, residents are advised to download the BhooKamp App. Taking it to X, the National Center fo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The domestic equity markets witnessed a highly volatile session on Tuesday, opening in the red amid selling pressure but recovering sharply by the close, supported by gains in IT and metal stocks. The benchmark indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Nifty closing at 23,015.90, up 155.40 points or 0.68 per cent. The BSE Sensex also surged by 509.73 points or 0.69 per cent to settle at 74,616.58. Also Read | Apple Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], April 7 (ANI): Intensifying the BJP's campaign ahead of the Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Tipra Motha, accusing the party of misleading and deceiving the indigenous population over the years. Addressing a public meeting at Ampinagar, Saha asserted that Tipra Motha would soon lose relevance and expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would form the government in t ...Read More >
Mumbai: The enforcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 marks a defining shift in India's cybersecurity landscape, positioning data protection and governance as critical business imperatives rather than compliance formalities. Ahead of the CyberSec India Conference 2026, industry leaders highlighted that as organizations adapt to a more stringent regulatory environment, there is an increasing focus on measurable accountability, board-level oversight, and resilience aga ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Over 3.24 lakh students were awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates at the 39th convocation of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on Tuesday, with rural learners accounting for the largest share across categories. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishna was the chief guest at the event. According to data presented at the ceremony, 1,35,739 students received bachelor's degrees, followed by 1,32,683 master's degrees, 42,028 diplomas, 14,312 certific ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], April 7 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the First Conference of Zone VII of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region at Panaji, Goa, on April 9, a press release said. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar and Gujarat Legislative Assembly Speaker Shankarbhai Chaudhary will also address the conf ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 7 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that programmes to mark the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar would be organised across all district headquarters in the state. He further informed that the events for the Ambedkar Jayanti would begin on April 8 and continue till April 14, with the state-level function scheduled at Bhind district headquarters. CM Yadav made the announcement while addressing the Council of Ministers ahead of the cab ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued over 2,800 visas to Indian pilgrims for the upcoming Baisakhi celebrations, scheduled to take place in Pakistan from April 10 to 19, 2026. The pilgrims will visit significant Sikh religious sites, including Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib, the official statement read. Also Read | Global Shares Mostly Rise Ahead of Trump's Deadline on Iran. Extending his greetings o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd., known as Sona Comstar, reached a production milestone of 500 million differential gears and 10 million differential assemblies since its inception. According to a regulatory filing by Sona Comstar on Tuesday, the firm increased its global market share in differential gears to an estimated 8.7 per cent in CY25, a rise from the 4.5 per cent share recorded in 2019. Also Read | 'McDonald's Burger' Netizens React After Finding Out ...Read More >
MADRID: India's Under 12 football team has emerged as champions at the prestigious Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge, held at the iconic training complex of Real Madrid in Madrid, Spain. Competing against some of the best youth teams from across the globe, the Indian U12 side delivered a composed and commanding performance throughout the tournament. Facing leading footballing nations, the team combined tactical discipline with attacking flair to secure a decisive 3-0 victory over Brazil in ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], April 7: UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has acquired Intecrowd LLC (Intecrowd), a globally recognized boutique Workday Partner specializing in strategic deployments and full lifecycle support for Workday solutions. This strategic move will improve UST's ability to meet the needs of its global client base while also expanding its portfolio in the dynamic Workday ecosystem. Acquiring Intecrowd strengthens UST's position in the Work ...Read More >
Wayanad (Keralam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday highlighted the challenges of addressing local issues in Wayanad, emphasizing the critical role of cooperation from the state government and political will. Speaking at Kalpetta ahead of the assembly elections on April 9, she said, "One of the biggest frustrations as your MP is seeing your problems and trying to resolve them, but without cooperation from the state and central government, it becomes very diffi ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, framing the contest as a battle between two RCs -- the BJP's "Remote Control" and TMC's "Report Card." In a post on X, Banerjee alleged that the BJP's remote control is being used to halt Bengal's rightful funds, disenfranchise legitimate voters through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Air Marshal Umesh Yalla, Air Officer Commanding in Chief of the Maintenance Command of the Indian Air Force, on Tuesday emphasised the need for indigenisation and advanced materials research in military aerospace manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs) and enhance India's strategic autonomy. Speaking at the CAPS-IMR Joint Seminar, Air Marshal Yalla said, "The military aerospace manufacturing industry has largely grow ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated To Lam for his election as the President of Vietnam and expressed confidence that the ties between New Delhi and Hanoi would further deepen under his leadership. PM Modi underlined the time-tested friendship between India and Vietnam and expressed the commitment to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Also Read | 'Charlie's Angels' Stars Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smit ...Read More >
Barrackpore (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hit back strongly at Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's recent remarks related to striking Kolkata, stressing that he should not give "such provocative statement" because they suffered the consequences when Pakistan was divided into two parts. Speaking to ANI, Singh further said that only the god would know how many parts Pakistan would be divided if "they cast an eye on Bengal." Also Read | Bhavn ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled a striking new mural at Rash Behari Avenue, transforming one of South Kolkata's busiest streets into a vibrant celebration of the team's deep-rooted bond with its fans. The mural is inspired by the campaign "Prothom Bhalobasha KKR", placing the emotion of first love at the centre of the team's connection with the city. It brings together KKR's identity, its players, and the unwavering voice of its supporters ...Read More >
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