Astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis mission proposed naming a lunar crater after mission commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife, Carroll, in a touching tribute during their historic journey. The crew also named another crater “Integrity,” reflecting their spacecraft’s spirit
07 April,2026 11:34 AM IST | AFPNASA re-established contact with Artemis program astronauts after a planned 40-minute communication blackout as their spacecraft passed behind the Moon during its lunar journey
07 April,2026 11:26 AM IST | AFPWall Street indices ended higher as optimism over a potential US-Iran ceasefire lifted sentiment, despite rising oil prices. Investors remained cautious amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty around negotiations
07 April,2026 11:26 AM IST | AFPThe kidnapping at a village located around 100 kilometres (62 miles) north of the capital, Abuja, occurred despite the police chief ordering a "massive security deployment" including at places of worship during the Easter festival
07 April,2026 10:42 AM IST | AgenciesThe Artemis II astronauts are now on their return journey to Earth after completing a key phase of their mission. Communication with mission control was successfully restored following a planned 40-minute blackout as the spacecraft passed behind the Moon.
07 April,2026 10:36 AM IST | AgenciesAstronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis mission have entered the final phase before a lunar slingshot, with the Orion capsule now under stronger pull from the Moon than Earth. The manoeuvre will send the crew farther into space than any humans before
07 April,2026 10:30 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndia’s office market began 2026 with record-breaking leasing, with Global Capability Centres (GCCs) driving 9.1 million sq ft in Q1. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi-NCR emerged as key hubs, while premium, green-certified spaces were in high demand
07 April,2026 10:25 AM ISTA court has sentenced nine policemen to death in the Sathankulam custodial killing case involving the deaths of P Jeyraj and his son Benniks in 2020. The verdict follows a CBI investigation and a prolonged trial that examined over 100 witnesses
07 April,2026 10:05 AM IST | PTIThe BJP was established in 1980 after a split from the Janata Party, rooted in its predecessor, the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, founded in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. It has since grown into one of India’s major national parties with a focus on cultural nationalism and development
07 April,2026 09:59 AM IST | IANSThe Supreme Court declined to stay Adani Group’s Rs 14,535-crore bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates Limited but barred major decisions without NCLAT approval. It directed the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal to hear the case expeditiously amid objections from Vedanta Ltd
07 April,2026 09:54 AM IST | PTIPM Modi, during the BJP’s Foundation Day event, emphasised that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the ‘One Nation, One Election’ system remain important unfinished goals for the party. He stated that discussions are ongoing and moving in a positive direction
07 April,2026 09:50 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentCBI is investigating alleged bank loan frauds worth over Rs 73,000 crore involving the Anil Ambani Group, while ED has flagged possible irregularities in insolvency proceedings. The Supreme Court has directed a time-bound, transparent probe and sought full cooperation from all agencies
07 April,2026 09:47 AM IST | PTIA sudden “cloudburst-like” downpour battered Pune, causing severe waterlogging, damage, and one death. Authorities have announced drainage upgrades and relief measures to tackle future extreme rainfall
07 April,2026 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana DahiwalThe Baramati bypoll has triggered fresh cracks within the Maha Vikas Aghadi, with alliance partners divided over candidate selection. The contest, featuring Sunetra Pawar and a Congress nominee, is emerging as a test of opposition unity
07 April,2026 09:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarThe meeting came as India and Bangladesh are making efforts to rebuild bilateral ties after Rahman became prime minister following his Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s victory in the February parliamentary polls
07 April,2026 08:59 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesJustice Sharma took Kejriwal’s application on record and listed it for hearing on April 13
07 April,2026 08:56 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe bench directed the CBI to file a status report before it in the matter within 16 weeks.
07 April,2026 08:55 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe party always took short-term measures so that they could indulge in corruption
07 April,2026 08:53 AM IST | Hojai | AgenciesThe masked man, driving his car with a UP registration number, rammed through the security barricades at Gate No 2 at around 2 PM and then managed to escape
06 April,2026 10:57 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSIn his resignation, Susovan Ganguly on Monday cited an alleged internal mismanagement and neglect of the state’s interests as key reasons for his decision
06 April,2026 09:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarUnion Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Alappuzha and attended BJP’s foundation day event in Thiruvananthapuram, signalling the party’s focus on Kerala ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections
06 April,2026 04:33 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | ANIADVERTISEMENT
Israel struck Iran’s South Pars petrochemical complex in Assaluyeh, part of the world’s largest natural gas field shared with Qatar. Explosions were reported, and power supply to several petrochemical units was disrupted after infrastructure linked to the facility was targeted. South Pars is a critical component of Iran’s energy production and a major source of revenue. The strike comes amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and a proposed ceasefire framework between the United States and Iran.
US President Donald Trump spoke to the Artemis astronauts during their historic lunar mission, praising their courage and calling them modern-day pioneers. The crew, including a Canadian astronaut, shared insights from their journey as Trump reaffirmed America’s leadership in space exploration
07 April,2026 09:36 AM IST | Houston | AFPRecounting her isolation, Sharanya spoke less of hardship and more of the strange, almost surreal companionship the forest offered her
The child was never inside the wolf habitat at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, which is part of the Hersheypark theme park
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
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