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Govt orders probe into Ola Electric sales discrepancy

The Heavy Industries Ministry has directed the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to investigate the discrepancy between Ola Electric's reported sales figures and the actual vehicle registrations, alongside numerous consumer complaints against the company, as per sources aware of the development.

IPL: Saliva use back, captains

COME Saturday, the sight of bowlers and players using saliva to shine the ball will be a common sight during the Indian Premier League.

Acid attack survivors can move legal services authority for comp delay: SC

The top court on Thursday said acid attack survivors should approach their respective state legal services authority (SLSA) if the compensation they are entitled to is delayed, while also asserting that survivors should not refrain from getting admitted to private hospitals of their preference.

25 Including 6 Celebs Booked For Promoting Betting Apps, Websites

MIYAPUR police have registered criminal cases against 25 celebrities, including six prominent actors Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Deverakonda, Manchu Lakshmi, Praneetha and Nidhi Agarwal, for allegedly promoting online betting.

Delimitation T-shirts trigger House uproar

THE Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha on Thursday faced frequent adjournments amid a row over DMK MPs entering the Houses wearing white T-shirts with slogans opposing the delimitation exercise.

Bulldozers used against Gujarat bootleggers

Despite the Supreme Court guidelines requiring local administrations to issue notices before demolishing encroachments, Gujarat authorities have taken a more direct approach to address rising lawlessness.

All eyes on Riyadh as Russia to hold talks with US on Ukraine Monday

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to step up weapon supplies; says Kremlin must stop making unnecessary demands

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DEVIS RADIATE GLOW OF FEMININE ENERGY

SUN glitter off Kochi's Marine Drive shimmered brighter than usual on Thursday evening as TNIE honoured 15 women icons with its Devi Awards ceremony at Taj Vivanta for their outstanding contributions in various fields, ranging from feminist activism to fashion innovation.

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Girl's father lands in jail for opposing inter-caste marriage

AN inter-caste marriage by a young couple escalated into a fight in a police station of Jagatsinghpur district with the girl registering a case against her father and four other relatives, eventually leading to their arrest on Wednesday.

The AI Assistant That's Making Waves in India

ROK, an AI assistant developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, has been making headlines for both good and bad reasons.

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Morning classes in schools from today

KEEPING in view the ongoing heatwave condition, the School and Mass Education department has scheduled morning classes from 6.30 am to 9.30 for all schools - government, aided and private - across the state beginning Friday.

Hasina kin alleges targeted attack on former PM

BRITISH Labour politician and former minister Tulip Siddiq, the niece of Sheikh Hasina, has accused Bangladeshi authorities of launching a \"targeted and baseless\" campaign against her and urged an immediate end to the \"damaging allegations.\"

Ray Meets PM, Seeks New Rail Division at Rourkela

Also seeks expeditious expansion of RSP and Rourkela airport

Barricades Dismantled as Traffic on Two Haryana Borders Resumed

Farm leader Dallewal shifted to Jalandhar under tight security, Punjab clears roads on its side

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India 118th in World Happiness Report, Afghanistan last

INDIA ranked 118th in the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday, up from the 126th position in the previous year but below countries such as Nepal, Pakistan, Ukraine and Palestine.

Raja Chakra's aide held by EOW in loading case

THE Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch on Thursday arrested BJD leader Soumya Sankar Chakra alias Raja's associate, Sushant Samal over his alleged links with Gandhamardan Loading Agency and Transporting Cooperative Society Ltd, the firm reportedly involved in over ₹150 crore scam.

Test of pace: Can the senior pros deliver?

Bhuvneshwar, Shami and Siraj, three experienced Indian pacers, will have a lot to prove in the upcoming season

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Nod to ₹54K cr for defence acquisition

BOLSTERING CAPABILITY

Elon Musk's X Sues Indian Govt Over Content Blocking

ELON Musk-led social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court against the Centre, accusing it of illegally blocking content on the platform.

HC Adjourns Hearing on PIL on Netaji to April 16

The Orissa High Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing on the PIL seeking certain directions regarding Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose to April 16.

India Submits EOI to Host CWG 2030

India has formally submitted an Expression of Interest to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in 2030.

30 More Naxals Killed in C'garh

AT least 30 members of the banned CPI (Maoist) were killed in two separate encounters in Bastar division on Thursday, as security forces intensified operations against left-wing insurgency in south Chhattisgarh.

Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Hit Scores of Homes, Kill at Least 85 Palestinians

ISRAELI strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Thursday, according to local health officials.

Main accused among six booked for sedition, curfew lifted in Nagpur

THREE days after the mob-related violence over Aurangzeb's tomb, curfew was lifted in some parts of Nagpur city and relaxed in a few others on Thursday.

Equity markets rebound; up 3% in 4 sessions

This upward trend marks a shift from prolonged bearish sentiment that had dominated market for several months

Gen AI has permanently altered the fraud landscape

As Gen AI gained traction, so did social engineering scams.

Puri Gajapati Meets ISKCON Officials Over Rath Yatra

Puri King Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb and scholars of Shree Jagannath temple on Thursday urged ISKCON to find a resolution for celebration of festivals of Lord Jagannath including Snana Yatra and Rath Yatra at its temples worldwide in conformity with Srimandir's schedules.

Woman Found Charred to Death in S'garh

A 28-year-old woman was found charred to death under mysterious circumstances near Kumbhardar nullah at Raikelaposh village within Lahunipada police limits in Sundargarh district on Thursday.

Ujjawal improves U20 discus record in Mumbai

A NATIONAL record in men's under-20 discus throw was the highlight of the opening day of the two-day fourth Indian Open Throws Competition at the Jio Institute on Thursday.