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Global GenAI spending to hit $644 billion in 2025: Gartner
New Delhi, April 1: Global generative AI (GenAI) spending is expected to reach $644 billion in 2025, a surge of 76.4 per cent from 2024, a report said on Tuesday.
NBA: Finney-Smith, Vincent combine for 40 points in Lakers' win over Houston Rockets
Los Angeles, April 1: Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent combined for 20 points each as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated a feisty Houston Rockets side 104-98 at the Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday (IST).
IPL 2025: 'It's never easy to make such strong debut at Wankhede', Chawla hails Ashwani's show vs KKR
Mumbai, April 1: After Mumbai Indians' pacer Ashwani Kumar's impressive four-wicket haul against Kolkata Knight Riders, former India spinner Piyush Chawla was full of praise for the debutant, highlighting the difficulty of making such an impact at Wankhede Stadium in the debut match and said despite limited first-class experience, the youngster's performance was an incredible achievement.
Sensex plunges over 1,100 pts amid US reciprocal tariff concerns
Mumbai, April 1: Indian frontline indices declined sharply on Tuesday, dragged by the IT and financial service stocks, amid concerns over the upcoming US reciprocal tariffs from April 2.
PM Modi to visit Thailand for sixth BIMSTEC Summit
New Delhi, April 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Thailand, beginning Thursday, for the sixth BIMSTEC Summit, during which he will meet his counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra and hold bilateral ties.
Man City expect Haaland to return from injury in time for FIFA Club WC
Manchester, April 1: Manchester City is expecting its star forward Erling Haaland to be fit in time for the FIFA Club World Cup after the Norwegian was subbed off during the second-half of the FA Cup quarterfinal against Bournemouth on Sunday.
Aamir Khan's cute family member Sundari steals the spotlight
Mumbai, April 1: On the occasion of Eid, Aamir Khan was spotted with his pet dog, Sundari, outside his residence as he greeted fans.
Wish all take lessons from tribal communities, says Prez Murmu on 'Sarhul' festival
New Delhi, April 1: President Droupadi Murmu greeted people on Sarhul, a spring festival celebrated with special enthusiasm by the tribal community, and hoped that people would take lessons in preserving natural heritage while moving ahead on the path of development.
Punjab isn't Kejriwal's personal jagir: Sirsa slams AAP convener for use of state resources
New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has mounted a sharp attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of exploiting Punjab’s resources for personal and political gains.
LIC's potential stake in ManipalCigna to boost health insurance market: JP Morgan
New Delhi, April 1: The Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC) potential acquisition of a 40-49 per cent stake in ManipalCigna Health Insurance could reshape the health insurance market, a JP Morgan report said on Tuesday.
Daniel Craig reveals why he wasn't embarrassed filming gay love scenes for 'Queer'
Los Angeles, April 1: Hollywood star Daniel Carig, best known for playing James Bond in five films, described its intimate homosexual moments as essential to the story of “Queer”.
Bengal illegal factory blast: Death toll rises to 8, owners absconding
Kolkata, April 1: The death toll in the blast at an illegal firecracker factory in West Bengal's Patharpratima has risen to eight.
CGHS beneficiaries surge by 39 pc to 47.6 lakh in 2023-24
New Delhi, April 1: The number of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries has surged by 39 per cent from 34.2 lakh in 2019-20 to 47.6 lakh in 2023-24, according to latest health Ministry data.
My production and I have ensured we pay the best for assistant directors, says Ashwath Marimuthu
Chennai, Apr 1: In an industry, where assistant directors often don’t get paid their dues, let along getting paid on time, Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu has announced to those aspiring to get into his directorial team that his production and he have always made sure that they pay the best for assistant directors based on their position and more importantly, that they pay them on time.
Trump administration launches federal review of Harvard over 'anti-Semitism'
Washington, April 1: In a major escalation of its efforts to combat campus anti-Semitism, the Trump administration has announced a "comprehensive review" of federal contracts and grants at Harvard University and its affiliates.
India's most-capped women's player Vandana Katariya bids farewell to international hockey
New Delhi, April 1: Indian women's hockey stalwart Vandana Katariya has officially announced her retirement from international hockey, bringing an end to an extraordinary career that spanned over 15 years.
Gas leak from factory in Rajasthan; owner dies, 40 hospitalised
Jaipur, April 1: One person died and 40 others were affected in a nitrogen gas leak from a tanker parked inside the warehouse of an acid factory in Rajasthan's Beawar.
Actor Sorab Bedi: Admire Hrithik Roshan's dedication to fitness
Mumbai, April 1: Television actor Sorab Bedi, who made his debut with Chand Jalne Laga, says he admires Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan’s dedication to fitness, he strives to bring the same level of commitment to his routine.
Exclusive! Over ninety per cent of Sardar 2's filming completed, says P S Mithran
Chennai, Apr 1: Director P S Mithran, the first look of whose upcoming spy thriller 'Sardar 2' featuring Karthi in the lead was released on Monday, has disclosed that only five to 10 per cent of the film's shooting remained to be completed.
AIADMK to raise Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar river linking project in TN Assembly
Chennai, April 1: The AIADMK is set to move a Call Attention Motion in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, seeking an update on the much-anticipated Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar river linking project.
Occasion to celebrate rich cultural heritage: Prez Murmu on Odisha Day
New Delhi, April 1: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Odisha Day, also known as Utkal Dibasa, praying for the state's peace and prosperity.
Tom Holland's next Spider-Man movie titled 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Los Angeles, April 1: Tom Holland and Zendaya's fourth installment of the Spider-Man film is officially titled “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by Rs 41 in relief for businesses
New Delhi, April 1: In a big relief for industries and businesses that rely heavily on cooking fuel, oil marketing companies on Tuesday announced a price cut of Rs 41 on commercial LPG gas cylinders (19 kilograms).
Yunus statement on northeastern states offensive, condemnable: Assam CM Sarma
Guwahati, April 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the statement of Bangladesh interim government’s chief advisor Muhammad Yunus regarding the seven states of northeast is offensive and condemnable.
'I have already told Bruno, he is not going anywhere': Amorim on Real Madrid links
Manchester, April 1: Ruben Amorim has shot down speculation linking Bruno Fernandes with a move to Real Madrid and revealed the Portuguese head coach has already told the midfielder he is not going anywhere.
Indian stock market recovers early losses as FY26 begins
Mumbai, April 1: Indian equity indices opened lower on Tuesday and recovered in the early trade, as heavyweights like Bharti Airtel and ITC turned green.
Worshiping Goddess Maa on Navratri fills the mind with immense peace: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the occasion of the third day of Chitra Navratri, saying the worshipping fills the mind with immense peace.
IPL 2025: When and where to watch LSG vs PBKS, head-to-head record
Lucknow, April 1: Lucknow Super Giants will host the Punjab Kings at the the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday in match 13 of the 2025 Indian Premier League campaign.
Shekhar Kapur reveals how musical 'Bombay Dreams' was born
Mumbai, April 1: Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur revealed that the Bollywood-themed musical “Bombay Dreams” was born out of “one chance” remark to English composer and impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Daily ChatGPT users rise to fresh high on popular Ghibli-style AI images
Seoul, April 1: The daily active users (DAU) of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) service developed by OpenAI, rose to a new high last month, driven by the popularity of its new image filter that transforms personal photos into famous Japanese animation-style illustrations, industry data showed on Tuesday.
Nifty, Sensex open with big dips in anticipation of Trump's tariff announcement on April 2nd
New Delhi, April 1: Indian stocks faced heavy selling pressure on Tuesday's opening as both indices fell amid the April 2 tariff threat.
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.
It's voice of the voiceless BJP's Pradeep Bhandari on Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi, April 1: Bharatiya Janata Party National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday stressed the necessity of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it "voice of the voiceless."
West Bengal: Security heightened in Darjeeling after villagers burned tyres, damaged police vehicles
Darjeeling, April 1: Security has been heightened in the Kharibari area of Darjeeling in West Bengal after tensions erupted on Monday evening.
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.
Offensive, strongly condemnable: Assam CM slams Muhammad Yunus's remark on Bangladesh as guardian of Indian Ocean
Guwahati, April 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday strongly criticised and condemned the remarks made by the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, claiming that Bangladesh is the "only guardian" of the Indian Ocean for the region, as the seven northeastern Indian states are "landlocked".
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.
Muslim empowerment or political appeasement? Shiv Sena's MP Shrikant Shinde questions opposition's intent on Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 1: Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Tuesday questioned the opposition's stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, asking that parties to clarify whether they support Muslim empowerment or political appeasement. He also challenged whether their position aligned with Balasaheb's ideology or with vote bank politics.
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.