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India-US joint exercise Tiger Triumph commences in Vishakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam, April 2: The 4th edition of the bilateral joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious exercise between India and the US, 'Tiger TRIUMPH 2025, commenced in Vishakhapatnam on Wednesday.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant look to bank on strong away form in semi-final first leg clash against upbeat Jamshedpur FC
Jamshedpur, April 2: Jamshedpur FC (JFC) are set to host Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the first leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semi-final fixture on April 3 at 7:30 pm IST.
Airports Authority of India celebrates 30th annual day with pride and grandeur
New Delhi, April 2: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) celebrated its 30th Annual Day on April 1 with great enthusiasm and grandeur at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking three decades of excellence in serving as the mainstay of Indian Civil Aviation.
World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Resilient Jadumani overcomes Trowbridge challenge to reach semis
New Delhi, April 2: A resilient display under pressure allowed national champion Jadumani Singh Mandengbam overcome the formidable Ellis Trowbridge of Great Britain to reach the semifinals of the 50kg category at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Tuesday.
BEL inks deal with Indian Air Force for maintenance of Akash missile system
Bengaluru, April 2: Navratna defence public sector undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract with the Indian Air Force, valued at Rs 593.22 crore, for providing maintenance services for the Akash missile system to kick off the new financial year 2025-26.
Sonu Sood thanks readers as his book reaches thousands of schools
Mumbai, April 2: Actor Sonu Sood recently thanked readers as his book I'm No Messiah (co-authored by Meena Iyer) reached over 7,000 schools across India.
SM Krishna Memorial Open: Raghav stuns Binda to cruise into second round
Bengaluru, April 2: Top two seeds Jay Clarke and Oliver Crawford suffered a scare, while India's Raghav Jaisinghani stunned fourth seed Alexandr Binda to cruise into the second round of the SM Krishna Memorial Open at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium here on Wednesday.
Startup Mahakumbh 2025: GeM to provide end-to-end onboarding support for startups
New Delhi, April 2: The Second Edition of Startup Mahakumbh, presented by Government e Marketplace (GeM), is set to commence from April 3rd to 5th, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. End-to-end onboarding assistance will be provided to all Startups so that they are ready to start selling on GeM.
Hockey India announces 40-member core probable group for Sr Women National Coaching Camp
Bengaluru, April 2: Hockey India announced a 40-member core group for the ongoing Senior Women's National Coaching Camp at SAI, Bengaluru, on Wednesday. The camp, which began on March 23, 2025, initially featured 65 probables. Based on their performances over the past two weeks, the group has now been trimmed to 40 players.
Three-day 'Startup Mahakumbh' set to kick off at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday
New Delhi, April 2: The highly anticipated second edition of 'Startup Mahakumbh' is set to take place at Bharat Mandapam from April 3-5.
Indian Navy, Kirloskar sign Rs 270 crore deal for 6MW marine diesel engine
New Delhi, April 2: The Indian Navy has inked a project sanction order with Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited hunder Make-I category for the design and development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine.
Bonding between India, Myanmar allowing effective quake relief operations, says NDRF official
Mandalay, April 2: India's rescue and relief operations are underway in Mynamar as the country recovers from the devastating earthquake. The NDRF team deployed under India's Operation Brahma shared the details on the progress of rescue operations on Wednesday.
Kaun jayega itni mehengi picture dekhne: Tigmanshu Dhulia on how high ticket prices deter viewers
Mumbai, April 2: Acclaimed filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia spoke about how high ticket prices impact audience turnout in theatres and the increasing corporate interference in filmmaking.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric visits Taj Mahal during first state visit to India
Agra, April 2: Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font visited the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Wednesday.
Himachal CM's Advisor calls for transparent debate on Waqf Bill, highlights state budget initiatives
Shimla, April 2: The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, was tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, sparking varied reactions from different political circles. In Himachal Pradesh, Naresh Chauhan, the Principal Media Advisor to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, commented on the issue, emphasizing the need for a thorough and transparent debate before taking any major decision.
BCCI announces 2025 home season fixtures for Indian men's team; Guwahati set to host maiden Test
Mumbai, April 2: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 2025 home season fixtures for the Indian men's team, which will see West Indies and South Africa touring India for some exciting cricket action, kickstarting from October 2 onwards. Guwahati will also get to host its first-ever Test match.
Over 80% Indian businesses explore potential of autonomous AI solutions: Deloitte survey
New Delhi, April 2: Over 80 percent of Indian organisations are actively exploring the development of autonomous agents, indicating a substantial shift towards Agentic AI, according to Deloitte's State of GenAI report.
India, Australia mark third anniversary of ECTA, reaffirm commitment to deepen economic ties
New Delhi, April 2: India and Australia have marked the third anniversary of the signing of Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), a landmark achievement that enhanced their economic partnership. After the agreement's signing and implementation, total bilateral trade between the two nations reached USD 24 billion.
'Kantara Chapter 1' makers shut down delay rumours, Rishab Shetty's film to release on Oct 2
Mumbai, April 2: The much-awaited prequel to 'Kantara' has been confirmed for release on October 2, 2025. Fans can now relax, as the makers have officially shut down rumors about any delays.
It was a thank you to a legend...: Yuvraj Singh reminisces of winning 2011 WC with Sachin Tendulkar
Mumbai, April 2: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh reminisced on Men in Blue's ICC Cricket World Cup win on this day back in 2011, saying that the victory was for over a billion people cheering them and a "thank you" to legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who waited till 22 years for turning his dream into a reality.
Myanmar government, media welcome India's earthquake relief support
Mandalay, April 2: The Government of Myanmar has expressed deep gratitude for India's swift and substantial support in providing relief assistance following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on March 28.
2 coaches of Nanded-Sambalpur Express derail at Vizianagaram station yard; train continues journey after detachment
Vizianagaram, April 2: Two coaches of the 20810 Nanded-Sambalpur Express derailed at Vizianagaram Station Yard on Wednesday. The train resumed its journey after the affected coaches were detached, officials from the Waltair division confirmed.
Dream Sports Championship brings international challenge to Football National Finals
Panaji, April 2: The highly anticipated National Finals of the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 -- an initiative of the Dream Sports Foundation (DSF) -- will kick off in Goa on April 8. In a major development, the renowned English football team Norwich City FC's Youth Team will be participating in the tournament's second edition.
Jio led mobile internet market in key performance metrics in H2-2024: Ookla
New Delhi, April 2: Jio was the fastest mobile provider in India during the second half of 2024 across all technologies combined and specifically for 5G, according to a report from Ookla, a network intelligence and connectivity insights platform.
Mundra Port becomes India's first to handle 200 million tonne cargo
Ahmedabad, April 2: Mundra Port in Gujarat, the largest private port, has set a new benchmark by becoming the first Indian port to handle over 200 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo.
NCAER DG Poonam Gupta appointed as RBI Deputy Governor
New Delhi, April 2: Poonam Gupta, currently the Director General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), has been appointed Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for three years or until orders.
Indian stocks recover from Tuesday's bloodbath ahead of Trump reciprocal tariffs announcement
New Delhi, April 2: Indian stock indices recovered considerably on Wednesday after experiencing a slump in the previous session.
Yashasvi Jaiswal to move from Mumbai to Goa for 2025-26 domestic season
Mumbai, April 2: Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to quit his domestic side Mumbai to make a switch to Goa ahead of the 2025-26 domestic cricket season and has secured a No-Objection-Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).
Michael Clarke backs Rohit Sharma, says should continue to lead India in England series
New Delhi, April 2: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma, stating that the Indian captain should not only be part of the Test squad for the series in England later this year but also continue to lead the side. Speaking on Backstage with Boria Season 6, Clarke emphasized Rohit's importance across formats and dismissed any doubts about his future in red-ball cricket.
Startup Mahakumbh to offer big business opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors
New Delhi, April 2: The highly anticipated second edition of Startup Mahakumbh is set to take place at Bharat Mandapam from April 3 to 5, providing a massive platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to connect and explore new business opportunities.
Railways poised to cross record 1.6 billion tonnes freight loading in 2024-25: Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 2: Indian Railways is set to achieve 1.6 billion tonnes freight loading in FY 2024-25, making it the third largest freight handling railway system in the world, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
Kirloskar gets Rs 270 crore order to develop engines for Indian Navy ships
New Delhi, April 2: The Indian Navy signed a Rs 270 crore contract with Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited on Wednesday for the design and development of 6MW medium speed marine diesel engines in a significant step to enhance the country’s self-reliance in defence production.
EAM Jaishankar shares insider's perspective on 'The Diplomat' as it screens in Israel
New Delhi, April 2: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recognised the screening of 'The Diplomat' in Israel for a select audience, including members of the diplomatic community.
HM Shah takes a swipe at Opposition, says Lalu's call for stricter Waqf laws finally answered
New Delhi, April 2: Addressing the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserted that misconceptions about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill were being deliberately spread by certain parties to bolster their vote banks.
India surpasses Europe, US in locomotive production to emerge as world leader
New Delhi, April 2: India has emerged as a global leader in railway locomotive manufacturing, achieving a record production of 1,681 locomotives in the financial year 2024-25, according to a Railway Ministry statement issued on Wednesday.
Guwahati to make its debut as a Test venue during India men's 2025/26 home season
New Delhi, April 2: The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will be making its debut as a Test venue during the Indian men's team's 2025/26 home season, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Wednesday.
IWL 2: Indian Arrows Women Juniors begin campaign with a win
Bengaluru, April 2: Indian Arrows Women Juniors began their Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2 campaign with a 2-1 victory against Pudhuvai Unicorns at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2, on Wednesday. The teams were tied 1-1 at the break.
ISL Playoffs: Jamshedpur FC look to overturn poor record against Mohun Bagan in SF first leg
Jamshedpur, April 2: Jamshedpur FC are set to host Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the first leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semifinal fixture on Thursday. This will be the first time that these two sides meet in the playoffs, with MBSG reaching the last-four courtesy of winning the ISL League Shield, whereas the Red Miners defeated NorthEast United FC 2-0 in the one-legged eliminator.
Broadband subscribers in India surge to over 94 cr, data usage doubles to 21.1 GB
New Delhi, April 2: India has witnessed a massive increase in broadband subscribers, growing from 66 crore to 94.49 crore, while the per capita average monthly wireless data consumption has also seen a sharp rise, doubling from 10 GB to 21.10 GB, the government said on Wednesday.
Fall of Congress in Gujarat: Three decades of decline and struggle for relevance
Ahmedabad, April 2: The Congress party was once the dominant political force in Gujarat, shaping the state’s governance since independence. However, over the past 30 years, the party has witnessed a dramatic downfall, losing ground to the BJP’s aggressive electoral strategies, organisational strength, and ideological appeal.