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43% of the trees transplanted for Central Vista are dead, LS told

43% of trees transplanted for the ₹20,000 crore Central Vista project have died, with 1,545 out of 3,609 perishing, according to the Lok Sabha.

Hindustan Times · 02 Apr Read more →

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Working to reduce dependence on LPG imports: Govt

India aims to reduce LPG import dependence through domestic production boosts, renewable energy initiatives, and diversified import sources

Hindustan Times · 02 Apr Read more →

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Good Friday 2026: 100 messages, quotes, and Bible verses you can share with family and friends

Good Friday 2026: Good Friday marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, serving as a day of reflection and prayer for Christians globally. Here are 100 messages, q...

Mint · 02 Apr Read more →

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Trump unveils 100-percent tariff on drugs to push for pharmaceutical deals

US president has said that he will use tariffs to bring down costly medical drugs, but the impact remains uncertain.

Al Jazeera · 02 Apr Read more →

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Raghav Chadha dropped as AAP deputy RS leader, replaced by Ashok Mittal

In a surprising leadership shake-up, the Aam Aadmi Party has appointed Ashok Mittal as the new Rajya Sabha deputy leader, effectively taking over from Raghav Ch...

Times of India · 02 Apr Read more →

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Is MS Dhoni playing today? Viral training clip excites fans ahead CSK vs PBKS clash

MS Dhoni has been spotted training ahead of Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, fueling hopes of an earlier-than-expected return from a ca...

Times of India · 02 Apr Read more →

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Telangana food safety inspections uncover hygiene violations, 146 kg unsafe meat seized

According to officials, a total of 68 inspections were carried out under the State-wide meat drive. During these checks, 33 samples were collected for analysis ...

The Hindu · 02 Apr Read more →

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40 petro products exempted from customs duty for 3 months

To alleviate the burden of soaring input costs on various industries, the government has enacted a three-month suspension of customs duties on 40 key petrochemi...

Times of India · 02 Apr Read more →

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Tamil Nadu polls: Udhayanidhi declares assets of ₹20 crore, triple his father’s

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday filed his nomination for the April 23 assembly polls and declared assets worth ₹20.64 crore in his affidavit, roughly ...

Hindustan Times · 02 Apr Read more →

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Iran war could make beer and bottled water pricier for Indians

Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies.

BBC News · 02 Apr Read more →

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Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body'

The singer-songwriter found herself on the dancefloor. On a new album, she asks us to join her.

BBC News · 02 Apr Read more →

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Defence exports skyrocket to record Rs 38,424cr in 2025-26, 62.7% rise over previous fiscal

India's defence exports have soared to an unprecedented Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, a remarkable 62.7% surge. This achievement underscores growing global con...

Times of India · 02 Apr Read more →

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Several minority scholarship schemes discontinued after 2021-22, Minority Affairs Mister tells Rajya Sabha

Mr. Brittas has also asked about the total scholarship amount allocated and actually given each year over the last five years, State-wise along with the details...

The Hindu · 02 Apr Read more →

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Any misadventure from Pak to invite ‘unprecedented’ action, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh firmly addressed the situation with Pakistan, asserting that any further provocations would prompt a reaction that would be both ...

Times of India · 02 Apr Read more →

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Hegseth asks US Army's top general to step down

Gen Randy George was nominated for the role in 2023 by former President Joe Biden.

BBC News · 02 Apr Read more →

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US court orders resentencing for Colorado clerk involved in election scheme

Former clerk Tina Peters has become a cause celebre for the election denial movement and President Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera · 02 Apr Read more →

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Amazon hits sellers with ‘fuel surcharge’ as Iran war roils global energy markets

The e-commerce giant called the surcharge "temporary" but couldn't give a date for when the policy would be retired.

TechCrunch · 02 Apr Read more →

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Omar Abdullah demands probe into Ganderbal encounter, after family claims ‘slain had no militant links’

“I believe the claim of the family should not be dismissed out of hand. At the very least this encounter needs a transparent and time bound probe with the facts...

The Hindu · 02 Apr Read more →

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Eyeing 3rd term, LDF vows to eradicate poverty in manifesto

The LDF's manifesto promises to eradicate poverty, provide jobs for students, increase social pensions, and improve health and infrastructure in Kerala.

Hindustan Times · 02 Apr Read more →

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Astronaut Shukla lauds Artemis II launch, recalls meeting crew

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla celebrated the Artemis II Moon mission launch, drawing parallels to his own experiences at Kennedy Space Center. He highlight...

Times of India · 02 Apr Read more →

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Congress delegation meets Maha Chief Electoral Officer, demands impartial SIR

“The complaints that voters belonging to specific castes and religions were deliberately excluded, large-scale irregularities have been reported in SIR drives t...

The Hindu · 02 Apr Read more →

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Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit

The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month.

BBC News · 02 Apr Read more →

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Rights groups, Milwaukee leaders slam ICE’s arrest of Palestinian advocate

Salah Sarsour, the president of Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was reportedly detained while driving on March 30.

Al Jazeera · 02 Apr Read more →

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Opposition flags timing of women’s quota bill changes; government rejects charge

Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha accused the government of political manoeuvring by proposing amendments to the women's reservation law, alleging it's time...

Times of India · 02 Apr Read more →

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U.P. Government committed to ensuring every eligible and needy person receives benefits of welfare schemes, says CM Adityanath

“The government is committed to ensuring that every eligible and needy person receives the benefits of welfare schemes and every issue is resolved effectively,”...

The Hindu · 02 Apr Read more →

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‘Law & order breakdown’: SC slams gheraoing in Bengal

The Supreme Court expressed grave concern over an attack on judicial officers in West Bengal's Malda, citing a breakdown in law and order. The apex court has is...

Times of India · 02 Apr Read more →

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M.P. HC to begin regular hearing of Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque dispute case from April 6

The development comes a day after the Supreme Court refused to intervene in the matter on a petition from the Muslim side while directing the High Court to cons...

The Hindu · 02 Apr Read more →

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The putrid mix of money and medical malpractice

A woman’s visit to a health centre in February over money she was allegedly owed for repeated egg harvesting has led the Maharashtra police to a network of ille...

The Hindu · 02 Apr Read more →

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Kumkis help tackle a jumbo task in Chittoor

The saga of wild elephants raiding crops along forest fringes had been a frequent news story. Conventional responses—firecrackers, drums, or vehicles—soon prove...

The Hindu · 02 Apr Read more →

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AO3 is finally out of beta after 17 years

Archive of Our Own (AO3) is officially exiting beta. The Organization for Transformative Works - the nonprofit behind the fanfiction site - announced the update...

The Verge · 02 Apr Read more →