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April 02, 2025

Xi Calls For Stronger Ties Between India And China

China and India should work more closely together, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Indian President Droupadi Murmu, saying their relationship should take the form of a \"Dragon-Elephant tango\" — a dance between their emblematic animals.

1 min

Gaggal airport adjudged best in customer satisfaction survey, receives AAI award

The Gaggal airport in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district has bagged the top position in the 'Customer Satisfaction Survey (2024) Awards', for domestic airports, officials said.

1 min

Himachal 33% Rain-Deficit in March, Says IMD

At 75.5 mm rainfall against a normal of 113.4 mm, Himachal received 33% less precipitation in March, according to a report released on Tuesday by the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Shimla office.

1 min

HC Directs Civic Body Chief to Settle Sanjauli Mosque Dispute by May 8

If the MC chief fails to settle the matter by May 8, we will pursue contempt proceedings.

1 min

NC FLAYS ADMN FOR DISALLOWING PRAYERS AT SRINAGAR EIDGAH

The ruling National Conference (NC) on Tuesday condemned the lieutenant governor-led administration in Jammu and Kashmir for not allowing Eid prayers at Eidgah in Srinagar.

1 min

Forces Continue Search for 3 Jaish Terrorists in Kathua

Security forces on Tuesday continued the search for three Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in Panjtirthi area in Kathua district, said officials, adding that there was a brief exchange of gunfire late on Monday.

1 min

Met: Valley Reeling Under Above-Normal Day Temps

Kashmir has been reeling under above-normal day temperatures for the past three days as spring is on its full bloom, the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Srinagar centre said in a statement.

1 min

Oberoi Group to Run Wildflower Hall for 3 Months

The Oberoi Group will manage Wildflower Hall hotel for three more months under a new agreement with the Himachal Pradesh government, as the deadline for returning the luxury hotel expired on March 31.

1 min

Shah to Chair Meeting on Devp Projects, Address Rally in Jammu: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that Union home minister Amit Shah will chair a meeting to review development projects and address a rally in Jammu during his visit on April 7 and 8.

1 min

Shah To Chair Meeting On Devp Projects, Address Rally In Jammu: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that Union home minister Amit Shah will chair a meeting to review development projects and address a rally in Jammu during his visit on April 7 and 8.

1 min

Service extension only in exceptional cases: HC

The Himachal Pradesh high court has held that extension in service or re-employment is only to be made in 'exceptional circumstance' and for public interest.

1 min

Inter-State Smugglers Racket Busted; 10 Arrested in Uttarakhand

An inter-state smugglers gang involved in the slaughter of cows, parts of which were found on the banks of the Yamuna river in Himachal Pradesh’s Paonta and Uttarakhand’s Yamuna Nagar on Monday, have been arrested, police said on Tuesday.

1 min

Inter-State Beef Smugglers' Racket Busted, 10 Arrested in HP, Uttarakhand

An inter-state beef smugglers gang allegedly involved in slaughtering dozens of cows, parts of which were found on the banks of the Yamuna river in Himachal's Paonta and Uttarakhand on Monday have been arrested, police said on Tuesday.

1 min

No immediate relief on travel restrictions for Allahbadia: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant immediate relief to podcaster and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia in his plea for the release of his passport and permission to travel abroad, stating that his request will only be considered after the investigation into cases linked to his obscene and distasteful remarks on a show is completed.

1 min

SC Allows Sambhal Mosque's Restoration Work

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to interfere with an Allahabad high court order directing the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to carry out whitewashing work for the exterior of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal and that the mosque committee should reimburse expenses for such work.

1 min

Only 6 districts remain 'most affected' by Maoists: Shah

Only six districts across the country are now listed as \"most affected\" by left-wing extremism (LWE), Union home minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday as he reiterated the government's resolve to root out Maoism completely by March next year.

2 mins

Pastor Bajinder Singh Gets Life Imprisonment In 2018 Rape Case

A special court in Mohali Court on Tuesday sentenced self-styled Christian Pastor Bajinder Singh to life imprisonment in a 2018 sexual harassment case.

1 min

Naxals Won't Be a Major Topic of Discussion Post March 2026

With the Centre's target to eliminate Maoism from the country less than a year away, Sundarraj P, inspector general (IG) of Bastar range, who is leading the anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh, sounded confident of meeting the March 31, 2026 deadline.

4 mins

Waqf Bill to be Taken Up for Debate, Passage in LS Today

The Lok Sabha will take up the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill for discussion and passage on Wednesday, setting the stage for a showdown between a government determined to push it through and an opposition united in condemning the proposed law as unconstitutional.

2 mins

No need to reapply for tax rebate in Pune

Citizens who have already submitted the Property Tax (PT) 3 form to avail the 40% property tax rebate for self-occupied homes will not need to reapply, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials clarified on Monday.

1 min

Work Hard to Defeat BJP', Stalin Tells Party Workers

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president and chief minister MK Stalin has urged the party workers to \"work hard\" to win the 2026 assembly elections with the aim of defeating the \"conspiracies\" of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and protect Tamil Nadu.

2 mins

Recalibration of India-China ties

Beijing's outreach to New Delhi comes at a time of a great churn in global politics

2 mins

Breathing easy in the National Capital Region

Given the umbilical link between winter pollution in the NCR and stubble burning — at least for three to four weeks, it is the difference between poor and very poor or severe air quality — Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh's plans to reduce land under non-basmati rice cultivation by 500,000 hectares is a breath of fresh air.

1 min

Boost lab testing infra, capabilities, SC tells Centre

WHILE CLOSING THE CASE, THE SC POINTED OUT THAT THE ABSENCE OF PROPER LABS WITH INFRASTRUCTURE LEAD TO EXTENDED LEGAL ISSUES

2 mins

A Lone School Holds Fort in an Uncharted Land

Deep inside the emerald embrace of Abujhmad, where the dense forest provided perfect cover for Maoists for decades, is a unique residential school in the village of Rekavaya.

2 mins

Iran Likely To Seek Nukes If It Is Attacked, Says Khamenei Adviser

Iran would have to acquire a nuclear weapon if attacked by the US or its allies, an adviser to the country's supreme leader warned on Monday, following a threat by US President Donald Trump.

1 min

Le Pen defiant after 5-year election ban

French far-Right leader Marine Le Pen on Monday slammed a \"political decision\" and insisted she had not abandoned hope of standing in presidential elections in 2027 after a court handed her a five-year ban on running for office.

1 min

Ukraine Pushes Ahead on U.S. Deal After Trump Renews Criticism

Ukraine's top diplomat said officials are pressing ahead with the US toward an \"acceptable\" economic accord hours after President Donald Trump accused Kyiv of trying to renegotiate the deal.

1 min

Sam Mendes to Launch Four 'Beatles' Movies in Same Month

Sam Mendes will release four movies about The Beatles in the same month, the director announced on Monday, with Paul Mescal playing Paul McCartney and Barry Keoghan portraying Ringo Starr in \"the first bingeable theatrical experience.\"

1 min

EU readies 'strong plan' against US's global tariff strike

The European Union said it will use a broad range of options to retaliate against the US if President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose so-called reciprocal tariffs on the bloc this week.

1 min

Netanyahu confirms Qatargate testimony, calls it a 'witch hunt'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he had testified in a probe involving alleged payments from Qatar to some of his aides, slamming the investigation as politically motivated and denouncing the arrest of two of his aides.

1 min

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 2,700

Rescue workers saved a 63-year-old woman from the rubble of a building in Myanmar's capital on Tuesday, but hope was fading of finding many more survivors of the violent earthquake that killed over 2,700 people, compounding a humanitarian crisis caused by a civil war.

2 mins

Trump Aides Float Sweeping 20% Tariffs on Most Imports

Critics warn that the strategy risks a global trade war, provoking a chain reaction of retaliation by major trading partners like China, Canada and the European Union

2 mins

RBI to focus on better customer service, protection

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will push for wider financial inclusion and enhancing customer service and protection, governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Tuesday.

1 min

GST Kitty Grows 10% in March to ₹1.96 Lakh Cr

Gross GST collection grew 9.9% in March to over ₹1.96 lakh crore - the second-highest mop-up ever, government data showed on Tuesday.

1 min

Runwal Enterprises files papers with Sebi to raise ₹1k cr via IPO

Real estate player Runwal Enterprises has filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi seeking its approval to garner ₹1,000 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).

1 min

Indian Diaspora Drives Overseas Growth for Local OTTs

Local video streaming platforms focused on regional languages and niche target audiences are increasingly getting a substantial chunk of their revenue from overseas Indian viewers, in some cases up to 40%.

2 mins

India Rice Exports Hit 199 Lakh Tonnes Till March 25 of FY25

India has exported 198.65 lakh tonnes of rice till March 25 of the last fiscal year, surpassing the outward shipment of 163.58 lakh tonnes in the entire 2023-24 financial year.

1 min

Fall in lithium battery prices will boost EV sector: Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said reduction in the cost of lithium batteries would significantly lower the price of electric vehicles (EVs), making them more affordable for consumers.

1 min

L&T Wins Large Orders in India, Overseas

Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro on Tuesday said it has won large orders in both domestic and overseas markets.

1 min

FY25 New Highway Construction Likely Hit Seven-Year Low

India's highway construction is expected to have slowed to a seven-year low of around 7,000km in FY25, as the government prioritized maintenance, strengthening projects, and complex infrastructure over rapid expansion, according to two people familiar with the matter.

1 min

Rating Agencies Signal Positive Outlook for FY26

Rating agency Icra on Tuesday said it has upgraded ratings of 301 companies in the just concluded fiscal 2024-25, compared to 150 downgrades, marking the fourth consecutive year of improving credit profiles.

2 mins

Markets Log Worst Day In A Month On US Tariff Worries

Sensex plunges 1.8% to close at 76,024, while Nifty declines 1.5% to 23,165 points

1 min

Liverpool's Slot Unfazed by Alexander-Arnold Madrid Links

Arne Slot says Liverpool remain laser-focused on their Premier League title challenge despite reports Trent Alexander-Arnold is closing in on a move to Real Madrid.

1 min

RCB Eye A Smart Outing From Bowlers Against GT To Maintain Winning Run

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's desire to make their home-coming a memorable occasion pivots around an experienced bowling unit maintaining its excellent form when they face Gujarat Titans in an IPL match here on Wednesday.

1 min

Struggling Dhoni is taking it to a bitter end

In the waning moments of Sunday's game between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, Mahendra Singh Dhoni looked old. He looked like he was 43. He looked like a man who had run into a wall. He looked like a finisher who was finished.

3 mins

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