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Wamiqa Gabbi says she's a little confused
Mumbai, April 26: Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film “Bhool Chuk Maaf”, said she was feeling a little confused.
Indian Army responds firmly to ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along LoC
New Delhi, April 26: In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Pakistan has resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC). Over the past two days, Pakistani military posts have been targeting Indian positions with small-arms fire. The Indian Army has given a strong and appropriate response to these provocations, official sources said.
PM Modi to distribute over 51,000 appointment letters at 15th Rozgar Mela today
New Delhi, April 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth in various government departments and organisations through video conferencing on Saturday as part of the 15th edition of the Rozgar Mela.
IPL 2025: Have to go out & express ourselves, says Moeen Ali on KKR's batting approach
Kolkata, April 26: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Moeen Ali has called for a more expressive batting approach ahead of their crucial rematch against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.
GI-PKL 2025: Tamil Lioness, Punjabi Tigress reach semis as battle of top-four intensifies
Gurugram: , April 26 (AINS) Tamil Lioness and Punjabi Tigress on Friday reached the semifinals in the women's section of the ongoing Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) at the Gurugram University here on Friday. For women's matches, the League stage ends on Sunday, and it will be a day to watch out for as the remaining four teams will look to seal the remaining two spots for the semifinals.
IAF confirms object falling from sky on MP house as 'non-explosive store'; probe initiated
Bhopal, April 26: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed the object as a piece of "non-explosive aerial store" inadvertently dropped from one of their aircraft on a house in Pichhor town of Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh. While the family residing in the house miraculously escaped harm, the incident caused considerable damage to the property.
Jaipur: 'Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan' renamed after Ahilya Bai Holkar
Jaipur, April 25: The ‘Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan’, located within the Shiksha Sankul complex, has been renamed as ‘Punyashlok Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Bhawan’. The decision by the BJP-led government under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has stirred a fresh political debate.
Tripura CM Saha holds key meeting with BJP, IPFT and TMP leaders
Agartala, April 25: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday held an "important" meeting between the leaders of ruling BJP and its two allies – Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) and discussed various political and developmental issue, sources said.
Pahalgam terror attack: Rajkot airport goes 24/7 as Pak shuts airspace for Indian flights
Rajkot, April 25: Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22 that claimed 26 lives, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated, prompting swift diplomatic and strategic action on both sides.
IPL 2025: PBKS spin coach Joshi acknowledges Shreyas Iyer's improvement against pace
Kolkata, April 25: Ahead of their key encounter with Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings' spin-bowling coach, Sunil Joshi, has praised captain Shreyas Iyer for his improvement against pace bowling this season. Addressing the media ahead of the match which will see Shreyas Iyer for the first time visit Eden Gardens after he led them to the IPL 2024 title and then was not retained, Joshi also shared his insights on players’ forms and team strategy.
Gujarat: 10 key reforms proposed to strengthen public service delivery
Gandhinagar, April 25: The Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission (GARC) has submitted its second recommendation report to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, proposing ten major citizen-centric reforms aimed at strengthening public service delivery through digital integration.
Delegates from 100 countries at Bharat Summit condemn Pahalgam terror attack
Hyderabad, April 25: Delegates from 100 countries attending Bharat Summit here condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
Security lapse at Bihar varsity programme with Guv in attendance
Patna, April 25: A security lapse happened on Friday during the convocation ceremony at Tilka Manjhi University in Bhagalpur which was attended by Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan.
Gujarat: Coastal security tightened in Saurashtra; Jamnagar marine police on alert
Jamnagar, April 25: In the wake of the recent terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, coastal security across Gujarat’s Saurashtra region has been significantly intensified, particularly in the districts of Dwarka, Jamnagar, and Morbi.
Tejashwi calls for grassroots mobilisation, ideological commitment at RJD review meeting
Patna, April 25: Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, while addressing a review meeting at the Karpoori Auditorium of RJD's state office in Patna, emphasised the need for every party leader and worker to connect deeply with marginalised communities -- including the poor, Dalits, backward, extremely backward, and minorities -- guided by the ideas of Lalu Prasad Yadav.
Transparency and awareness are crucial to avoid health insurance claim rejections: Experts
By Nikhil Dedha, New Delhi, April 26: The majority of health insurance claims in India are rejected due to policyholders misunderstanding the terms of their policy, failing to disclose pre-existing health conditions, or submitting claims that are not covered by their policy.
Security forces ramp up vigilance in J-K's Rajouri sector
Rajouri, April 26: The security forces have been placed on high alert in the Rajouri region in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
Jeffrey Epstein's abuse survivor, Virginia Giuffre, dies at 41
Perth, April 26: Virginia Giuffre, a key figure among the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, has died by suicide, her family said on Friday, according to a report by NBC News.
Governor VK Singh graces Mizoram University's Silver Jubilee celebration, highlights progress of university
Aizawl, April 26: Mizoram Governor and Chief Rector of Mizoram University, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), on Friday graced the Foundation Day-cum-Silver Jubilee celebration of the University and praised its excellent infrastructure, scenic, and comfortable campus.
Modi govt to hit hard against terror, every citizen stands with its resolve: Union Minister Sonowal
Sivasagar, April 26: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Friday said that none of the terror perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack will be spared, adding that every citizen stands with the Modi government's resolve.
Employment in India grown faster than working-age population: World Bank report
New Delhi, April 26: India is witnessing a positive trend in job growth, according to the latest World Bank report.
We have to go out, express ourselves: KKR all-rounder Moeen Ali ahead of clash against PBKS
Kolkata, April 26: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Moeen Ali has called for a more expressive batting approach ahead of their crucial rematch against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday at the Eden Gardens.
70% voter turnout in JNUSU elections 2024-25, over 5,500 cast votes
New Delhi, April 26: Polling for the high-stakes Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) Elections 2024-25 concluded successfully on Friday with a strong voter turnout of approximately 70 per cent.
Kalinga Super Cup 2025: KBFC face off against MBSG; FCG battle it out with PFC
Bhubaneswar, April 26: The Kalinga Super Cup 2025 is now down to its final eight teams. The quarter-final stage, which will kick off this Saturday, will feature two high-stakes clashes, according to the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL).
After Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal cancels Surat show following Pahalgam terror attack
Mumbai, April 26: Singer Shreya Ghoshal has cancelled her upcoming concert in Surat following the tragic terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
India participates in BRICS Sherpas meeting, discussions held on multilateralism and sustainable development
Rio de Janeiro, April 26: BRICS Sherpa Secretary (ER) Dammu Ravi participated in the BRICS Sherpas Meeting being held in Rio de Janeiro. During the meeting, the participants discussed multilateralism, sustainable development, and the enhancement of intra-BRICS cooperation.
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu meets PM Modi, invites him to Amaravati
New Delhi, April 25: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Friday and extended wholehearted support to the Central Government in the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.
Pahalgam terror attack: 31-year-old resident of Tamil Nadu in critical condition at ICU in AIIMS trauma centre
New Delhi, April 25: A 31-year-old resident of Tamil Nadu who sustained gunshot injuries in the Pahalgam terror attack is currently in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on a ventilator under close medical supervision in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) trauma centre.
Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League: Marathi Vultures top points table after dominant win, Tamil Lions, Punjabi Tigers also triumph
Gurugram, April 25: Tamil Lions, Punjabi Tigers and Marathi Vultures registered wins in the men's games in the ongoing Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) at the Gurugram University, as per a release from GI-PKL.
PBKS spin bowling coach hails skipper Iyer's improvement against spin, pace in last few months
Kolkata, April 25: Punjab Kings (PBKS) are gearing up for their second IPL 2025 encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) tomorrow. Ahead of the match, the team's spin-bowling coach, Sunil Joshi, addressed the media, sharing his insights on players' forms and team strategy. He spoke on skipper Shreyas Iyer's recent performances, saying that his gameplay against both spin and pace alike has become consistent in the last eight to ten months.
Actor Ajith Kumar turns up at Chepauk to watch CSK Vs SRH match with family
Chennai, April 25: Fans who had gathered at the Chepauk stadium here for the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday night were in for a pleasant surprise as Tamil star Ajith Kumar turned up to watch the match along with his family.
Kalinga Super Cup: High-flying Blasters face Mohun Bagan, Goa wary of Punjab in quarters
Bhubaneswar, April 25: Down to the last eight teams, the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 is now at its business end with Kerala Blasters FC taking on reigning ISL Shield and Cup champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant, while FC Goa face Punjab FC on Day 1 of the competition at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday.
Centre to unveil digital portal for medical value travel: Minister
New Delhi, April 25: The Central government is working on a comprehensive online portal aimed at boosting the country’s position as a global healthcare destination, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, said on Friday.
Communal violence in Murshidabad especially impacted women, girls: NCW
Kolkata, April 25: The impact of the communal violence and riot-like situation in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district in West Bengal following protests against Waqf (Amendment) Act turning violent there earlier this month has been maximum among the women and children of the victim families there, observed the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday.
HM Amit Shah's meeting sends a clear message: Not a drop of water to Pakistan
New Delhi, April 25: A high-level meeting was held on Friday at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The 45-minute meeting between the Home Minister and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil focused on exploring ways to halt the flow of water to Pakistan.
Sukanya Yojana proving to be a boon for girl child, over 72,000 accounts opened in Bihar's Motihari
Motihari (Bihar), April 25: Since the formation of the NDA government, the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been transforming the lives of millions of girls and their families across India.
Rahul Gandhi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Smriti
New Delhi, April 25: Leader of Opposition (Lop) in Lok Sabha, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Smriti on Friday evening.
EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Ex-New Zealand PM, appreciates her solidarity on Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi, April 25: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark and appreciated her support and solidarity on Pahalgam terror attack.
DRDO successfully tests scramjet engine for over 1,000 seconds
Hyderabad, April 25: Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday successfully conducted a long-duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground test for over 1,000 seconds at the newly built state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Test Facility in Hyderabad.
England all-rounder sets sight on Test comeback for the Ashes
New Delhi, April 25: Jamie Overton made his Test debut for England back in 2022, but hasn't been able to find his place back in the red-ball setup since, as per the official website of ICC.