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IPL 2025: Suryakumar Yadav joins rare T20 club after explosive cameo against KKR
Mumbai, April 1: Suryakumar Yadav became just the fifth player for India to cross the 8000-run landmark in the T20 format following his scorching display in the Indian Premier League.
Trump to announce tariff plan on April 2, 'Liberation Day' in Rose Garden Event
Washington, DC, April 1: US President Donald Trump will unveil a new tariff plan on April 2, which he has dubbed "Liberation Day," in his first Rose Garden press conference of his second term, CNN reported.
Chile's President Gabriel Boric arrives in India for first state visit
New Delhi, April 1: Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font arrived in New Delhi on Monday for his first state visit to India, receiving a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour. He was warmly received at the airport by Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita.
J-K: Security forces intensify search, cordon operation after encounter in Kathua
Kathua, April 1: Security forces on Tuesday intensified search and cordon operations following the exchange of fire with terrorists in the Panjtirthi area of Kathua a day ago.
RBI's rate-cut cycle may extend if growth weakens: ANZ Group
New Delhi, April 1: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could extend its rate-cut cycle beyond August 2025 if economic growth weakens, according to a report by ANZ Group.
I'm going to my father's home country, Sunita Williams plans trip to India
Washington DC, April 1: NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams said she plans to visit India soon, and meet with ISRO's team during her visit.
Anant Ambani undertakes a 'padyatra' from Jamnagar to Dwarka to celebrate his 30th birthday
Jamnagar, April 1: Anant Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries Limited, has begun his spiritual journey (padyatra) from Jamnagar to Dwarka, the revered city of Lord Krishna, ahead of his 30th birthday.
Home Minister Amit Shah extends greetings on Odisha Day, hails state as jewel in India's pride
New Delhi, April 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday extended his warm greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Odisha Day, also known as Utkal Divas, which marks the formation of the state of Odisha back in 1936.
UAE sends search and rescue team to save earthquake victims in Myanmar
Abu Dhabi, April 1: In implementation of the directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has urgently dispatched a search and rescue team, comprising members from Abu Dhabi Police, the National Guard, and the Joint Operations Command, to support efforts for save people affected by earthquake in Myanmar.
Eight core principles for conscious leadership by Gaurang Das Prabhu
By Gauranga Das Prabhu, New Delhi, April 1: In the current fast-paced world, leaders require a strong foundation of personal and professional principles and discipline to navigate their lives and careers effectively.
China scoops up every advantage from Trump's chaotic tendencies
Hong Kong, April 1: "Going with China is going with opportunities. Believing in China is believing in tomorrow. Investing in China is investing in the future," Chairman Xi Jinping told a group of more than 40 foreign business executives in a meeting in Beijing on March 28, 2025.
South Korea's exports rise 3.1 pc to $58.3 billion in March
Seoul, April 1: South Korea's exports gained 3.1 percent from a year earlier in March, marking a second consecutive month of increase, driven by robust demand for semiconductors and other information technology (IT) products, data showed on Tuesday.
Nimrat Khaira: As I started reading history, my interest grew significantly
New Delhi, April 1: Punjabi actress-singer Nimrat Khaira, who will soon be seen in Gippy Grewal's “Akaal”, said her interest grew significantly for history as she started reading it.
Amazing, just amazing: Sunita Williams answers how India looked from space
New Delhi, April 1: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, days after landing on Earth following her extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), recalled her awe-inspiring experiences of viewing India from space during a press conference.
Olivia Munn talks about pressures of being a mother: It's like I just landed on Mars
Los Angeles, April 1: Actress Olivia Munn, known for her work in films such as 'The Babymakers', compared the pressures of being a mother to landing on Mars.
Chilean President arrives in India for 5-day visit, to hold talks with PM Modi
New Delhi, April 1: Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a five-day State Visit to India. He was received with a warm welcome by Union Minister of State (MoS) Pabitra Margherita and was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour upon landing at the airport.
Fresh gunfight breaks out between terrorists and security forces in J&K's Kathua
Jammu, April 1: A fresh gunfight started overnight between the security forces and terrorists in the Panjtirthi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.
Aarya Babbar calls 'pranking' his second nature, shares the funniest April Fool's pranks
Mumbai, April 1: Actor Aarya Babbar, known for his playful nature, shared that pranking has become second nature to him.
12-member delegation of BJP leaders from Bengal to attend meeting on Darjeeling hills in Delhi
Kolkata, April 1: A 12-member delegation of 11 BJP legislators and a party Lok Sabha member from West Bengal will be attending the tripartite meeting convened by the Central government in Delhi this week on working towards a permanent political solution in the hills of Darjeeling, Kurseong and Kalimpong in northern part of the state.
Shiva Circuit for religious tourism in Bihar to be developed soon: Dilip Jaiswal
Patna, April 1: Bihar unit BJP president Dilip Jaiswal has said that a Shiva Circuit will soon be developed in the state, with the state government already giving its consent for the project.
Odisha CM elated over inclusion of Ratha Yatra, Bali Yatra in heritage inventory
Bhubaneswar, April 1: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday expressed happiness over the inclusion of the famous Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri and Bali Yatra in the list of National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Sangeet Natak Academy.
Nagaland varsity names its library after RSS founder Hedgewar
Kohima, April 1: The International University in Nagaland's Dimapur has named its new library after Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, founder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
IPL 2025: Just did my process, never expected this award, says Ashwani Kumar on winning POTM honour
Mumbai, April 1: As he joined Mumbai Indians as an inexperienced uncapped player, Ashwani Kumar was not sure of getting a chance to play a match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 considering that Mumbai had big-name bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman besides skipper Hardik Pandya.
Myanmar: Healthcare system struggles to cope with rising casualties after massive quake
Naypyidaw, March 31: Myanmar's health care system is struggling to deal with the mass casualties as the death toll jumped to 2,056 on Monday after a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake devastated several regions of the country.
Azerbaijan approves import of fruit from Israel
Tel Aviv, April 1: The Plant Protection and Inspection Services at Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced approval given by the State of Azerbaijan for the importation of fresh fruit from Israel.
Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kathua
Kathua, April 1: An exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists was reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said on Tuesday.
PM Modi extends warm wishes to Bangladesh on Eid-al-Fitr, prays for peace and harmony
Dhaka, April 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a heartfelt message, expressing his warmest wishes to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and the people of Bangladesh, on the joyous occasion of Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Welcome move from CM Mohan Yadav: Shanti Swaroopanand Maharaj on liquor ban at 19 religious places in MP
Ujjain, April 1: Mahamandleshwar Shanti Swaroopanand Ji Maharaj on Monday welcomed the Madhya Pradesh government's decision to ban liquor at 19 religious places in the state and said that the next step should be to declare Ujjain as a 'Pavitra Teerth' (Holy Pilgrimage).
Donald Trump to visit Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia next month: White House
Washington, DC, April 1: US President Donald Trump announced his upcoming visits to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia next month.
Worship symbolisms of Lord Shiva because...: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Nagpur, April 1: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday emphasised worshipping the symbolisms of Lord Shiva and said that the people should consider the presence of Lord Shiva in every living being.
Time for reciprocity: US to mark April 2 as Liberation Day, says White House
Washington, DC, April 1: The White House said that April 2 will be marked as 'Liberation Day' in America, with President Donald Trump set to announce a tariff plan aimed at rolling back unfair trade practices.
Lok Sabha Business Advisory Committee meeting to be held today: Sources
New Delhi, April 1: With the government slated to table the revised Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament this week, the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of Lok Sabha will be chaired on Tuesday, the sources said.
Nepal Ambassador Shankar Sharma calls on CM Yogi Adiyanath in Lucknow
Lucknow, April 1: Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma, called on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adiyanath at his official residence in Lucknow on Monday.
Tripura CM Manik Saha launches midday meal for patients' attendants at Rs 10
Agartala, April 1: In a commendable effort to support underprivileged patients and their families, Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital (GBP Hospital) have introduced a midday meal service priced at just Rs 10 with various items for their convenience.
Indian Navy Ships arrive in Yangon with relief assistance
Yangon, April 1: In response to the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that recently struck Myanmar, the Indian Navy ships INS Satpura and INS Savitri arrived in Yangon, carrying over 50 tons of relief material to assist those affected by the disaster.
Tripura CM launches low-cost meal service for patients' families at GB Pant Hospital
Agartala, April 1: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday launched mid-day meal services for the patients' families at Rs 10 in Agartala Government Medical College and GB Pant Hospital.
Punjab Governor announces anti-drug 'Padyatra' from April 3 to 8, urges collective action
Chandigarh, March 31: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Monday called for a united effort to eliminate drug abuse from the state, emphasizing the need to turn the fight against drugs into a mass movement.
Please engage a good script writer: Film critic Meena Iyer urges makers to put efforts to provide sensible cinema to audience
Mumbai, March 31: "Ek Beimani aa gayi hai," highlighted film critic Meena Iyer while expressing her views about how inconsistent film quality is driving audiences away from theatres.
India sends machinery to Trinidad and Tobago for fruit and vegetable processing plant
New Delhi, March 31: India has sent machinery for setting up an integrated automatic fruit and vegetable processing plant for Trinidad and Tobago, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.
Israel's rate of wasting food sharply increased during war
Tel Aviv, March 31: Israel's national food bank, Leket (collection) Israel and BDO reported that the war in Gaza increased the scope of food waste in Israel by an additional 1.6 billion Shekels (USD 430 million), which is flowing out of the public's pockets. Their report for 2023 and half of 2024 reveals the extent of food loss and the consequences of the Iron Sword War on food security.