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PoliticsApr 06, 2026 05:16 AM

Congress slams PM's push for increasing seats of LS, assemblies

New Delhi, April 5: The Congress launched a scathing attack on the Modi government on Sunday over its delimitation proposal related to the implementation of the women's reservation law, saying it will benefit larger and populous states more and is nothing but a "weapon of mass distraction". The opposition party also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "hoodwinking" people by claiming that the strength of the southern states in the Lok Sabha will not go down under the proposed changes a ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 10:35 PM

Telagana: Famous Basara Gnana Saraswati temple to get a big facelift

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5 (ANI): The magnificent abode of goddess Saraswati in South India and popular centre for "Aksharabhyasam", Basara Gnana Saraswati Temple is set to get a big facelift. Established by the sage Veda Vyasa, the famous temple in Telangana dedicated to the "three Goddesses" will captivate the hearts of devotees even more deeply with the addition of a towering "Rajagopuram "(main tower), a sacred pond, an enhanced Northern Gateway, and meditation halls. All these ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 09:26 PM

Entertainment News | Kapil Sharma with Wife Ginni Attends Rajat Sharma's Daughter Wedding in Mumbai ...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Ace comedian Kapil Sharma attended the wedding festivities of Sudarshan MJ and Disha Sharma, the daughter of veteran journalist Rajat Sharma, in Mumbai on April 4. Taking to his Instagram, the comedian shared a group photo from the event where he, along with his wife Ginni, posed with a newlywed couple and journalist Rajat Sharma. Also Read | Halle Bailey Opens Up About Single Motherhood and Son Halo Ahead of 'You, Me & Tuscany' Release. "Many cong ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 09:13 PM

Kapil Sharma with wife Ginni attends Rajat Sharma's daughter wedding in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Ace comedian Kapil Sharma attended the wedding festivities of Sudarshan MJ and Disha Sharma, the daughter of veteran journalist Rajat Sharma, in Mumbai on April 4. Taking to his Instagram, the comedian shared a group photo from the event where he, along with his wife Ginni, posed with a newlywed couple and journalist Rajat Sharma. "Many congratulations and best wishes to the newlywed couple and both families," wrote Kapil Sharma. View this post on ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 08:28 PM

Weapon of mass distraction: Congress slams govt's delimitation proposal

New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress launched a scathing attack on the Modi government on Sunday over its delimitation proposal related to the implementation of the women's reservation law, saying it will benefit larger and populous states more and is nothing but a "weapon of mass distraction". The opposition party also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "hoodwinking" people by claiming that the strength of the southern states in the Lok Sabha will not go down under the proposed change ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 08:18 PM

PM's Sudden Concern For Southern States Appears Like Election-Driven Messaging: Siddaramaiah On Deli...

Bengaluru: Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the delimitation exercise, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the sudden concern for reassuring southern states on delimitaton exercise appears more like election-driven messaging, timed conveniently with political calculations in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu. "I welcome Prime Minister @narendramodi finally opening his mouth on the proposed delimitation exercise. This sudden concern for "reassuring" southern state ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 07:18 PM

Concern is not number of LS seats, who benefits 'disproportionately': Siddaramaiah on delimitation

Bengaluru, Apr 5 (PTI) Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent remarks on Lok Sabha seats, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the concern is not whether the number of seats are increased, but how the expansion is carried out and who benefits "disproportionately". He alleged that having "failed" to win the trust of southern people, the Modi government is now attempting to weaken the region's voice through a "manipulative restructuring of representation." PM ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 06:41 PM

Entertainment News | PM Narendra Modi Attends Rajat Sharma's Daughter's Star-studded Wedding | Lates...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the wedding festivities of Sudarshan MJ and Disha Sharma, the daughter of veteran journalist Rajat Sharma, in Mumbai on April 4. Rajat Sharma shared pictures of his meeting with the Prime Minister along with his family on his Instagram. Also Read | 'S Saraswathi' OTT Release: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's Directorial Thriller Now Streaming on This Platform. The Prime Minister was seen warmly interacting with the newl ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 06:31 PM

Weather Alert - Storm Warning, Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected, Know the Weather Update - Time...

New Delhi: The month of April proves to be quite significant in terms of weather transitions. During this month, while the snowfall in the mountains begins to subside, the scorching heat in the plains reaches its peak. This time around, unseasonal rains in April have made life extremely difficult for people, leading to a continuous deterioration of conditions. Heavy rains disrupted normal life in several parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, causing considerable inconvenience to the reside ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 05:24 PM

PM Narendra Modi attends Rajat Sharma's daughter's star-studded wedding

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the wedding festivities of Sudarshan MJ and Disha Sharma, the daughter of veteran journalist Rajat Sharma, in Mumbai on April 4. Rajat Sharma shared pictures of his meeting with the Prime Minister along with his family on his Instagram. The Prime Minister was seen warmly interacting with the newlyweds, Disha and her partner Sudarshan MJ, offering his blessings during the celebrations. Sharing the moment on soci ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 05, 2026 02:34 PM

DP World Cochin welcomes MSC Ilaria, sets new TEU handling record

In a statement, DP World said the vessel handled over 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent units - including import, export, and transshipment volumes-the "highest ever achieved in a single vessel operation" at the terminal. The new record surpasses the previous milestone of over 6,000 TEUs handled by MSC Aurora. "The arrival of MSC Ilaria underscores DP World Cochin's ability to handle next-generation Ultra Large Container Vessels and support growing trade volumes with efficiency and reliability," th ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 02:28 PM

"That's unacceptable...": Karti Chidambaram backs Jairam Ramesh on Lok Sabha seat controversy

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram on Sunday added to the accusation on Prime Minister Narendra Modi made by Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, saying that the difference between Tamil Nadu and Puducherry vs Uttar Pradesh is currently 40, which will rise to 60 under the new framework. In an X post, he wrote, "The delta between TN:Pondy vs UP is 40 now it will become 60 under the new framework. That's unacceptable." Earlier today, Jairam Ramesh had accused ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 02:16 PM

PM's Push For Increasing Seats Of LS, Assemblies Nothing But 'Weapon Of Mass Distraction': Congress

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress general secr ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 05, 2026 01:57 PM

DP World Cochin handles record 8,000 TEUs from single vessel operation

Kochi, April 5 (UNI) DP World Cochin has set a new operational benchmark by handling more than 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) from a single vessel, marking the highest volume ever achieved at the terminal. The record was set with the arrival of MSC Ilaria, a 366-metre-long ultra large container vessel (ULCV), surpassing the previous high of over 6,000 TEUs handled from MSC Aurora. The milestone highlights the terminal's growing capability to efficiently manage next-generation contai ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 01:52 PM

Who Is Disha Sharma? SRK, Salman Khan, PM Modi Attend Rajat Sharma's Daughter's Wedding

Hyderabad: Journalist Rajat Sharma's daughter Disha Sharma tied the knot with Sudarshan M.J. in a traditional South Indian ceremony held in Mumbai on April 4. The wedding quickly became one of the most talked-about social events, thanks to the presence of top Bollywood celebrities and prominent political leaders. Among the biggest attractions of the evening were Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, who added star power to the celebrations. Their appearance created a buzz both at the venue and on soc ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 01:26 PM

Weapon of Mass Distraction: Cong slams PM's push for increasing seats of LS, assemblies

New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 01:22 PM

"Weapon of mass distraction": Congress' Jairam Ramesh criticises PM Modi's Lok Sabha expansion propo...

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday accused Prime Minister Modi of pushing a proposal to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabhas without proper consultation, calling it a "Weapon of Mass Distraction." He said the move disproportionately benefits larger states, reduces the relative influence of smaller and southern states, and distracts from pressing economic and foreign policy challenges. In a post on X, Ramesh wrote, "The PM is ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 01:15 PM

Video: Salman khan attends wedding with rumoured girlfriend

Hyderabad: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan attended the grand wedding of senior journalist Rajat Sharma's daughter Disha in Mumbai. The event turned into a star-studded celebration as several big names from film, politics, and spirituality gathered under one roof. Salman arrived at the wedding with his sister Arpita Khan and her husband Aayush Sharma. Dressed in a stylish black formal suit, he greeted the newlyweds and their families, and also posed for pictures. His presence, along with Shah R ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 12:50 PM

CEC, EAM will remain silent: Jairam Ramesh flags diplomat row in Puducherry

New Delhi: Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, Ramesh wrote, "The answe ...Read More >

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PoliticsSportsBusinessApr 05, 2026 12:34 PM

PM's push for increasing seats of LS, assemblies nothing but 'Weapon of Mass Distraction': Cong

New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 12:31 PM

PM's Push For Increasing Seats Of LS, Assemblies Nothing But 'Weapon Of Mass Distraction': Cong

NEW DELHI, Apr 5: The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress gener ...Read More >

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Man booked for duping Thane family of Rs 1.66 crore with 'black magic' claims

Thane, Apr 5 (PTI) A family from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly swindled of more than Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of "black magic" and promised them divine remedies through elaborate rituals and pilgrimages, police said on Sunday. The Kasarvadavali police district on April 2 registered a first information report (FIR) against Manjunath Shetty, a resident of Andheri in neighbouring Mumbai, based on the family's allegations that they were manipulated into paying th ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 12:16 PM

Entertainment News | Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan Grace Rajat Sharma's Daughter Disha's South Indian ...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Journalist Rajat Sharma's daughter, Disha, tied the knot with Sudarshan MJ in a traditional South Indian wedding ceremony held in Mumbai on April 4. The wedding was attended by several prominent figures from the film industry and the political world, all there to bless the newlyweds on their special day. Also Read | PM Modi Accuses Congress of Spreading False Narrative About Films 'Dhurandhar', 'The Kerala Story' and 'The Kashmir Files' (Watch Video ...Read More >

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CEC, EAM will remain silent: Jairam Ramesh questions presence of Sri Lankan diplomat at BJP event in...

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, R ...Read More >

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EntertainmentApr 05, 2026 11:29 AM

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan grace Rajat Sharma's daughter Disha's South Indian wedding

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Journalist Rajat Sharma's daughter, Disha, tied the knot with Sudarshan MJ in a traditional South Indian wedding ceremony held in Mumbai on April 4. The wedding was attended by several prominent figures from the film industry and the political world, all there to bless the newlyweds on their special day. Among the guests, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan added glamour to the celebrations. Salman arrived with his sister Arpita Khan ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 02:12 AM

Budget session extended so that 33% women quota law can be implemented by 2029: PM

Thiruvalla (Kerala): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Budget session of Parliament has been extended for three days so that the law enacted in 2023 for providing 33 percent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies can be implemented from 2029 and urged all parties to support it. Addressing an NDA election rally here, Modi also said the government will ensure, during the April 16-18 Parliament sitting, a legal stamp that no state, whether it is Kerala, Tam ...Read More >

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BusinessApr 05, 2026 12:04 AM

CNG prices hiked by private firms after gas cost rise

New Delhi: Private city gas distributors raised compressed natural gas (CNG) prices by Rs 1-4 per kg in several parts of the country. This follows an increase in domestic natural gas price at the start of April amid higher global oil and gas prices. Adani Gas raised CNG prices by ₹1.5 per kg in Gujarat, while Torrent Gas increased rates by Rs 2.5 per kg in Rajasthan and other markets. Think Gas lifted prices by ₹2.5-4 per kg across north and south India. However, Indraprastha Gas, which operat ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 09:00 PM

Budget session extended so that 33 pc women quota law can be implemented by 2029: PM

Thiruvalla (Kerala), Apr 4 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Budget session of Parliament has been extended for three days so that the law enacted in 2023 for providing 33 per cent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies can be implemented from 2029 and urged all parties to support it. Addressing an NDA election rally here, Modi also said the government will ensure, during the April 16-18 Parliament sitting, a legal stamp that no state, whether it i ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 05:34 PM

Indian cities' heat action plans must focus on high night-time temperatures, study says

New Delhi, A new analysis has found that heat risk in Indian cities is increasingly being shaped not only by daytime heatwaves but also by night-time heatwaves and compound heatwaves, which occur when a daytime heatwave is followed by a night-time heatwave. This is significant because current Heat Action Plans and urban climate policies mainly focus on daytime heatwaves, according to the study. A H serves as an early warning system and preparedness plan for extreme heat events. In an interview ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 01:05 PM

India News | No Scope Left to Learn Another Language in South Indian States Under CBSE's Three-langu...

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai, on Saturday, launched a sharp critique against the Central government's recent move to introduce a revised CBSE curriculum, labelling the mandatory three-language formula as an act of "linguistic imposition". The party speaker alleged that the new framework, based on the National Education Policy (NEP), lacks a clear roadmap for regional language integration in Southern states. Al ...Read More >

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