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Meghalaya authorities in touch with Hungarian Embassy to hand over tourist's body
Shillong, April 11: Authorities in Meghalaya are now in touch with the Hungarian Embassy in Delhi to hand over the body of the tourist, whose body was found in a forest in the state's East Khasi Hills district, police said on Friday.
30 witnesses against 26/11 attacker but only indirect evidence against Rana: Ajmal Kasab's defence lawyer
New Delhi, April 11: The extradition of Tahawwur Rana from the US is a big success for Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government as well as India's security agencies. However, bringing him to justice won't be an 'easy task' because of the lack of direct and damning evidence against the 26/11 plotter, said Advocate Abbas Kazmi, the defence lawyer of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab.
Afghan Taliban conducts four public executions despite international condemnation
Kabul, April 11: Despite mounting international condemnation, the Afghan Taliban carried out four public executions on Friday in the western provinces of Badghis and Nimroz of Afghanistan, as confirmed by the Taliban-run Supreme Court.
Defence Minister hails DRDO's successful release trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb from jet
New Delhi, April 11: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented DRDO, IAF and the industry for successful development trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' from the Su-30 MKI aircraft, an official said on Friday.
Uganda launches mass yellow fever vaccination in eastern region after outbreak
Kampala, April 11: Uganda has started a mass yellow fever vaccination exercise in the eastern part of the country after six confirmed cases were reported, a health official said.
Pep Guardiola expects race for UCL spots to go down to the wire
Manchester, April 11: Pep Guardiola is pleased that the Premier League will be afforded five Champions League places next season and expects the fight to qualify will go right down to the wire.
SA Women's Open golf: Avani placed in Top-10 with 4-under 68; Tvesa in 32nd spot
Cape Town, April 11: Avani Prashanth placed herself in the top 10 after a bogey-free 4-under 68 in the opening round at the SA Women’s Open golf tournament. Avani had two birdies on either side of the Par-72 course and trailed the leaders, France’s Perrine Delacour and Germany’s Aline Krauter, by three shots at Erinvale Country & Golf Estate.
Delhi BJP slams AAP's 'false' narrative on school fee hikes
New Delhi, April 11: Amid protests by parents against fee hikes by some private schools, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Friday lashed out at the Opposition AAP for pushing a false narrative that the BJP Government is unable to curb fee hikes.
IPL 2025: Moeen comes in as KKR elect to bowl first against Dhoni-led CSK
Chennai, April 11: Moeen Ali was included in the playing eleven of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bowl first against the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 25 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday.
JP Nadda launches Ayushman Bharat scheme in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 11: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday formally launched the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana in Odisha during a special event at the Bali Jatra Ground in Cuttack. The 'Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana' was also launched during the event.
India, US likely to sign trade pact within 90-day tariff-pause period
New Delhi, April 11: The first phase of the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US is likely to be concluded within the tariff-pause period of 90 days fixed by the Donald Trump administration, according to official sources.
K'taka: Cong forms SIT to probe 40 pc commission allegations against previous BJP govt
Bengaluru, April 11: The Congress-led government in Karnataka, on Friday, formed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the 40 per cent commission allegations against the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.
Punjab govt to give adequate representation to SC law officers
Chandigarh, April 11: The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday decided to promulgate an Ordinance to provide adequate representation to members of Scheduled Castes (SCs) for contractual engagement as law officers.
Pedro Pascal on playing Mr. Fantastic in 'The Fantastic Four': 'It changed the course of my life'
Mumbai, April 11: Actor Pedro Pascal who will be seen as 'Mr. Fantastic' in the latest addition in the MCU, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" revealed that the role changed the course of his life.
Alia Bhatt shares a picture with her 'prince' clicked by her 'princess' on Pet Day
Mumbai, April 11: Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt melted hearts on social media this Pet Day by sharing an adorable picture with her furry 'prince.’
We look forward to invest more in India, boost exports: Italy's Deputy PM
New Delhi, April 11: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, on Friday said they want to invest more in India, along with exporting and attracting more Indian investments in Italy.
First video song 'Kuppan' from Sundar C's 'Gangers' released
Chennai, April 11: The makers of director Sundar C’s much-awaited comedy heist drama ‘Gangers’, featuring Sundar C and Vadivelu in the lead, on Tuesday, released ‘Kuppan’, the first video song from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.
India hosts 8th Meeting of Joint Committee on ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)
New Delhi, April 11: The 8th meeting of the AITIGA Joint Committee to review the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) hosted by India at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, concluded on Friday.
Sukhu to preside state-level function on Himachal Day on April 15
Shimla, April 11: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will preside over a state-level Himachal Day function on April 15 at Pangi in Chamba district. Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania and MLA Sunder Singh Thakur will accompany the Chief Minister.
15 flights diverted from Delhi airport after dust storm, Air India issues travel advisory
New Delhi, April 11: Fifteen flights were diverted, and several were delayed at the Delhi airport on Friday due to dust storms and gusty winds, as per the Airport sources.
'Khauf' trailer provides a look at series' spooky moments
Mumbai, April 11: Trailer of 'Khauf', an upcoming horror drama on Prime Video was unveiled on the streaming platform on Friday.
First edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 culminates in New Delhi
New Delhi, April 11: The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 concluded in New Delhi on Friday. The week-long apex-level conference, held from April 5 to 11 in two phases at Karwar and New Delhi, engaged the commanders in deliberations on security challenges in the maritime domain and review of Indian Navy's operational preparedness, Indian Navy said in a press release.
Gujarat: Fire breaks out in Ahmedabad's apartment, no casualties reported
Ahmedabad, April 11: A fire broke out at Parishkar 1 apartments in the Khokhra area of Ahmedabad in Gujarat on Friday, officials said.
Expedite plan to deliver drinking water through pipelines to every village, city in state: Uttarakhand CM Dhami instructs officials
Dehradun, April 11: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday instructed district magistrates to expedite a plan to deliver drinking water through pipelines to every village and city of the state.
Netanyahu's passover message acknowledges national pain, resilience
Tel Aviv, April 11: In his Passover address to the nation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the empty chairs at many Seder--Passover feast--tables this year, representing hostages still held by Hamas, fallen soldiers, and the wounded recovering in rehabilitation centers.
Delhi sees dust storm, trees fall in some areas
New Delhi, April 11: Several parts of Delhi witnessed a dust storm on Friday evening that led to trees falling in some areas and residents shutting windows to prevent dust from entering their houses.
After 'Aaj Ki Raat', Tamannaah Bhatia features in 'Nasha' song from 'Raid 2'
Mumbai, April 11: With 'Aaj Ki Raat' song from 'Stree 2', Tamannaah Bhatia showcased her dancing prowess, garnering a huge fan base. The actress is once again receiving lots of compliments for her dance number 'Nasha' from Ajay Devgn-starrer 'Raid 2'.
India heading in right direction, has opportunities to vacuum up more of US supply chain: Semiconductor Association CEO John Neuffer
New Delhi, April 11: Noting that India is doing a lot of right things to boost its semiconductor sector, John Neuffer, president and CEO of the US-based Semiconductor Industry Association has said that diversification of the supply chains is inevitable and it creates more opportunities for India to be part of the US supply chain.
India, US should not do anything that undermines each other's complementarity: Ashley J Tellis
New Delhi, April 11: India and the US should not do anything that undermines the complementarity of both partner countries; instead, they should look at boosting the economic partnership, said Ashley J. Tellis, Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
I don't respond to those who speak like idiots Devendra Fadnavis on Digvijay Singh's RSS conspiracy remark
Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday lashed out at Congress leader Digvijay Singh over the latter's controversial remark back in 2010 regarding the 26/11 Mumbai attack and said, "I dont respond to those who speak like idiots."
Adani CSR initiative powers new phase of Adharshila Renal Care Project at Lady Hardinge Medical College
New Delhi, April 11: In a major boost to Delhi's public healthcare infrastructure, the Adharshila Trust, in collaboration with the Adani Group's CSR initiative and Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), has announced the expansion of the Adharshila Renal Care Project (ARCP) at Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital.
UN tech envoy Amandeep Singh Gill calls for inclusive, unified global AI governance framework
New Delhi, April 11: At the Carnegie Global Tech Summit, UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology, Amandeep Singh Gill, underscored the urgent need for a globally coordinated approach to artificial intelligence governance. A former Indian Foreign Service officer, Gill addressed the widening digital divide and called the newly adopted Global Digital Compact a "landmark agreement" that offers the first truly international commitment to digital cooperation.
Can't compromise national interest to meet trade deal deadlines: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, April 11: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said one cannot compromise with national interest just to meet trade agreement deadlines. The Minister said that at the end of the day, trade agreements have to be win-win for both sides.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams denies rumors on Cow deaths at Gaushala, condemns malicious propaganda
Tirupati, April 11: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has categorically rejected the rumors circulating on social media about recent cow deaths at its Gaushala and clarified that the images of deceased cows being widely shared are not connected to its Gaushala.
India-Italy partnership rooted in democratic values, culture, heritage, says EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the strong bilateral partnership between India and Italy, and stated that the the "partnership is rooted in our democratic values, respect for civilizations, culture and heritage"
Scoring against Mohun Bagan would be dream come true: Mumbai City FC's Supratim Das
By Diptayan Hazra, Bengaluru, April 11: As Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) gear up to face Bengaluru FC (BFC) in the Indian Super League (ISL) Cup final this Saturday, a young midfielder from Kolkata, Supratim Das shared his dream of scoring against his childhood favourite club.
Getting someone extradited from America is not easy: Delhi BJP legal cell chief Anil Soni on Tahawwur Rana's extradition
New Delhi, April 11: Lauding the efforts of the Union government over the extradition of the 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana, Delhi BJP Legal Cell incharge Anil Soni on Friday said that the first step has been taken towards getting justice for the 166 people who died in the terror attacks in Mumbai on November 26, 2008.
I am glad that day has come: Marco Rubio confirms extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana to India
Washington, April 11: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday confirmed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India, where he will face charges for his role in planning the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.
Karnataka cabinet takes serious note on contractor allegations, SIT to investigate further
Bengaluru, April 11: Karnataka Minister HK Patil, addressing the media on Friday, revealed that the state cabinet has taken serious note of the allegations made by the Karnataka Contractors' Association regarding several public works projects. The allegations were detailed in a commission report submitted to the government and reviewed by the cabinet.
Rally celebrates motherhood on National Safe Motherhood Day
Vijayawada, April 11: A special awareness rally was organized in Vijayawada on Thursday to celebrate National Safe Motherhood Day and emphasize the importance of proper care for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.