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Govt under leadership of PM Modi, HM Shah took bold steps to reclaim civilisational roots: Assam CM

Guwahati, April 3: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the Central government under the leaderships of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah has taken a series of bold steps for reclaiming the civilisational roots of the Indian society.

Kerala: Oppn seeks Vijayan's resignation as daughter's name appears in SFIO list

Thiruvananthapuram, April 3: After the name of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena Vijayan's figured in the list of accused of the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) charge sheet for receiving illegal gratification to the tune of Rs 2.70 crores from Kochi-based Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL), for mining sanctions, the Congress and the BJP demanded the resignation of Vijayan.

Heavy rains lash Hyderabad, affect normal life

Hyderabad, April 3: Heavy rains and thunderstorms with gusty winds lash Hyderabad on Thursday, affecting normal life.

Kartik Aaryan packs up the Sikkim schedule for his next with Anurag Basu

Mumbai, April 3: Actor Kartik Aaryan was in Sikkim to shoot for his next with director Anurag Basu. He was accompanied by his leading lady Sreeleela on the location.

Startups key to make India 3rd largest economy by 2027: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, April 3: Currently the world's fifth-largest economy, India is on track to become the fourth-largest by the end of 2025 and the third-largest economy by 2027 — surpassing Japan and Germany, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Thursday while crediting this growth to the robust startup ecosystem.

ISL 2024-25: Hernandez' injury-time winner gives Jamshedpur 2-1 edge over Mohun Bagan

Jamshedpur, April 3: Javi Hernández struck in the injury time as Jamshedpur FC defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-1 in the first leg of their semifinal fixture in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Thursday night.

Leopard entering Bengaluru home locked in room, rescued after 5-hour operation

Bengaluru, April 3: In a hair-raising incident, a leopard entered a house in Kuntlu Reddy Layout in Jigani on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Thursday, but the family managed to escape unharmed after locking it in a room.

Harshvardhan Rane brings home custom made bobber beast in brush aluminium finishing

Mumbai, April 3: Actor Harshvardhan Rane, whose film 'Sanam Teri Kasam' became a phenomenal hit after his re-release recently, has finally got his custom made retro style bobber bike.

Senior Army officer visits Red Shield Division in Manipur, discusses operational effectiveness

Imphal, April 3: A senior Army officer on Thursday visited the Red Shield Division in Manipur to review its operational preparedness and appreciated its technological innovations, officials said.

J&K govt raises marriage assistance to Rs 75,000 for AAY category girls

Srinagar, April 3: The Jammu and Kashmir government has enhanced the Financial Assistance under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) for poor girls, increasing the amount from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000 for families holding Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration cards, an official said on Thursday.

Exotic wildlife animals seized in Mizoram, three Myanmarese held

Aizawl, April 3: The Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Mizoram Forest Department officials, have rescued several exotic wildlife species and apprehended three Myanmar nationals in the northeastern state, officials said on Thursday.

Argentina Shooting World Cup: Varun finishes fifth, Ravinder sixth, in men's air pistol

New Delhi, April 3: Two Indians made the first final of the season-opening International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage in Buenos Aires, Argentina, but both Varun Tomar and Ravinder Singh finished outside the medals in the men’s 10m air pistol, as Day One of competitions concluded at the Tiro Federal Argentino de Buenos Aires shooting range on Thursday.

Brave Siddharth Yadav saves lives in Jaguar crash, diverts jet from population; ensures fellow pilot's ejection

Jamnagar, April 3: In a remarkable act of bravery, Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav saved countless lives during the tragic crash of a Jaguar fighter jet in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Amid a critical technical malfunction, Siddharth displayed extraordinary courage by steering the crashing aircraft away from a densely populated area.

Maha: Eknath Shinde to clear files before final approval from Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, April 3: The Maharashtra government has released a circular to amend the route of file movement, especially after the change in the MahaYuti government led by Eknath Shinde to Devendra Fadnavis.

Centre releases Rs 1,440 crore as grants for rural local bodies in five states

New Delhi, April 3: The Union government has disbursed over Rs. 1,440 crore as grants to boost rural development across five states-- Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, and Punjab -- during the financial year 2024–25, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on Thursday.

Shraddha Kapoor celebrates her furry baby Shyloh's 14 birthday

Mumbai, April 3: Shraddha Kapoor's furry baby Shyloh has turned 14 today. The 'Stree' actress commemorated the day with a special birthday party.

Biometric payments becoming widespread in Russia: Report

New Delhi, April 3: Biometric payments have become widespread in Russia, according to a report on Thursday.

Chaiti Chhath Puja: Devotees in Bihar celebrate 'Sandhya Arghya' with great enthusiasm

Patna, April 3: The sacred banks of the Ganga in Bihar turned into vibrant hubs of faith and devotion as devotees gathered in large numbers to celebrate the third day of Chaiti Chhath Puja, known as the Sandhya Arghya (evening offering).

US tariffs a chance to boost 'Make in India', empower MSMEs: PHDCCI CEO

New Delhi, April 3: Amid concerns over the US reciprocal tariffs, Ranjit Mehta, CEO of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), said on Thursday that this is an opportunity for India for high-quality production and global expansion under the 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives.

Waqf Bill debate: J.P. Nadda in RS slams Congress for 'exploiting' land

New Delhi, April 3: Leader of the Rajya Sabha and Union Minister J.P. Nadda came down heavily on the Congress for its handling of the Waqf Act, accusing the grand old party of enacting the law in a way that allegedly facilitated land mafias.

Pakistan PM announces major reduction in power prices

Islamabad, April 3: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major relief for domestic consumers of electricity, reducing per unit price by Rs 7.41 while promising more relief for the citizens in the coming days. The announcement has been welcomed as it brings the much-needed relief to consumers who have been suffering due to high inflation, inflated electricity bills and soaring fuel prices.

Attero's net profit falls 31 pc in FY24, firm says crosses Rs 1,000 cr in revenue

New Delhi, April 3: Electronic waste recycling startup Attero reported a 31 per cent decline in net profit in FY24 due to its rising expenses, according to the company’s latest financials.

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona, Real Madrid renew title duel after midweek Cup semis

Madrid, April 3: The demands of the intense season have already kicked in with the race for the title reduced to a head-to-head between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, both of whom qualified for the final of the Copa del Rey after two intense semifinals this week. After winning their semifinal return leg away to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, FC Barcelona have very little recovery time before defending their three-point lead at the top of the La Liga at home to Real Betis on Saturday.

Pap diaries: Virat Kohli looks stylish in black shirt as he spotted at Mumbai airport

Mumbai, April 3: Star batter Virat Kohli on Thursday marked a stylish appearance at the Mumbai airport, donning a black shirt and beige pants.

Siddaramaiah meets Rahul Gandhi; gig workers welfare board to be established in K'taka

Bengaluru, April 3: A decision to establish a gig workers Welfare Board in Karnataka was taken during a meeting led by Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in New Delhi on Thursday.

It does feel great to continue the story: Ben Affleck unveils 'Accountant 2' new video

Washington, April 3: Ben Affleck and his team from 'The Accountant 2' unveiled new video for their action-packed sequel to CinemaCon.

Railways links up with DoT portal to help passengers recover stolen, lost mobile phones

New Delhi, April 3: In a significant move to help passengers recover lost or stolen mobile phones, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has successfully onboarded with the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal of the Department of Telecommunication.

Supreme Court refuses to relax crackers-ban in Delhi-NCR

New Delhi, April 3: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to relax its order imposing a complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR).

Hugh Jackman teases new video of 'Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie'

Washington, April 3: Actor and singer Hugh Jackman unveiled video of his detective film 'Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie' at the CinemaCon during the Amazon MGM Studios presentation inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Madras HC upholds CBI's appeal in corruption case, sends five persons to 5-year jail

Chennai, April 3: Accepting a CBI appeal, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has sentenced five persons, including two former employees of a Debts Recovery Tribunal and an ex-bank manager, to five years’ Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) with a total penalty of Rs 27 lakh in a corruption case, an official said on Thursday.

Historic moment vs black day: Waqf Bill evokes mixed reactions from Parliamentarians

New Delhi, April 3: As the Waqf (Amendment) Bill awaits the Rajya Sabha Test after easy sailing through the Lok Sabha, several Parliamentarians elicited their views on the contentious bill.

New Waqf Bill does not interfere with Muslim religious practices: Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda

New Delhi, April 3: Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Thursday praised the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha and said that it doesn't interfere with Muslim religious practices, as per an official statement.

Yogi Adityanath reviews plans for PM's Visit, directs quick action on infrastructure, security, and water supply

Varanasi, April 3: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday held a review meeting with elected representatives and officials in the Circuit House seminar hall.

Michael B Jordan teases new 'Thomas Crown Affair' movie

Washington, April 3: Actor and film producer Michael B Jordan hinted at new 'The Thomas Crown Affair' movie. The star, who is directing an updated version of the film assured the CinemaCon audience that it "isn't just another remake."

We are confident: Zaragoza on Bengaluru FC's mentality and the second leg in Goa

Bengaluru, April 3: Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza voiced his pleasure after securing a clinical 2-0 victory against FC Goa in the opening leg of the first semi-final in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Arsenal's Gabriel ruled out of season, set to undergo hamstring surgery

London, April 3: Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been ruled out for the season owing to a hamstring injury that requires surgery, the club announced on Thursday. The 27-year-old Brazilian sustained the injury during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham on Wednesday and was substituted immediately.

UN Human Rights chief expresses alarm over extrajudicial killings of civilians in Sudan

Geneva, April 3: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on Thursday expressed deep concern about reports of widespread extrajudicial killings of civilians in Sudan's capital Khartoum following its recapture by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on March 26.

Gujarat: Madhavpur Ghed Fair- a must-visit destination for tourists

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