Around 90 flights are expected to operate from the United Arab Emirates to India on Thursday alone. In addition, flights are continuing from airports in Saudi Arabia and Oman, facilitating the movement of Indian nationals
Kharat, who was arrested by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Wednesday in connection with the second case, was produced via video conferencing from jail before Chief Judicial Magistrate B N Ichpurani, who remanded him to SIT custody till April 8
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which will scuttle any future bid to alter the decision of making Amaravati the capital of the southern state was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday
After a sharp rise in temperatures earlier in the day, a sudden weather shift brought intense showers to Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad around 2:30 pm, catching commuters and pedestrians off guard during peak hours. Many were seen scrambling for shelter as the downpour intensified
Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to incite unrest and create conditions for the imposition of President’s Rule in West Bengal
Additionally, the party has reportedly requested the Secretariat not to allocate speaking time to the outgoing deputy leader, indicating a clear and immediate transition
Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government is attempting to institutionalise discrimination against CAPF personnel through the proposed law
The incident took place at the Civil Lines police station in Akola, where a woman was lodged after being arrested by cyber police in connection with an alleged fraud case involving Rs 80 lakh
In an official statement, the Ministry of Finance said the decision was taken in response to disruptions in global supply chains caused by escalating tensions in West Asia
Rahul Gandhi highlighted shortcomings in the ECHS, citing delays, lack of medicines and funding gaps affecting ex-servicemen. The government acknowledged payment delays but said efforts are ongoing to improve services and maintain healthcare support
The defence minister further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was using his diplomatic skills to protect Indian interests in the Gulf region
The week-long initiative under Mission Karmayogi aims to enhance civil servants’ capabilities nationwide, with training programs, workshops, and webinars focused on Technology, Tradition, and Tangible Outcomes, marking five years of the mission and the Foundation Day of the Capacity Building Commission
The defence minister further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was using his diplomatic skills to protect Indian interests in the Gulf region
02 April,2026 01:06 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | mid-day online correspondentThe week-long initiative under Mission Karmayogi aims to enhance civil servants’ capabilities nationwide, with training programs, workshops, and webinars focused on Technology, Tradition, and Tangible Outcomes, marking five years of the mission and the Foundation Day of the Capacity Building Commission
02 April,2026 12:35 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIAcharya Nay Padmasagar’s claim that Maharani Tararani was a Jain queen has stirred controversy as the statement goes against history claiming her as the daughter-in-law of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and one the most important figures in Maratha history
02 April,2026 11:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDefence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "India's defence exports have touched a new all-time high with a record Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26. It marks a robust 62.66 per cent growth over the previous fiscal"
02 April,2026 11:11 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAstronauts aboard Orion are conducting proximity operations and manual piloting as part of critical mission tests during Artemis II. Astronauts aboard Orion have begun a 10-day mission around the Moon
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Calling Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma the "most corrupt CM" in India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that Sarma, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is running a "land ATM" in the state to give land to big corporates by snatching it from the public. (Pics/PTI)
An explosion near the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Chandigarh’s Sector 37 caused panic on Wednesday evening. Police said a crude explosive device was used, with multiple agencies launching an investigation
02 April,2026 08:50 AM IST | Chandigarh | ANI
Gioa nightclub fire: Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra secured bail in the Mapusa sessions court for the Goa fire tragedy, but remain jailed over a separate forgery case
02 April,2026 08:22 AM IST | Panaji | Agencies
Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding Pushpendra Singh. The decorated officer reviewed a guard of honour at a ceremony in New Delhi
02 April,2026 08:17 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Authorities launched a major crackdown on food adulteration units, including those producing ginger-garlic paste and bakery items like Osmania biscuits. In March alone, 61 cases were registered, 64 people arrested, and over 14,000 kg of products seized
02 April,2026 08:14 AM IST | Hyderabad | Agencies
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India has slashed fuel taxes to protect consumers after global crude oil prices surged above $100 per barrel amid the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions. The government reduced excise duty by Rs 10 per litre on both petrol and diesel following an emergency late-night meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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