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Petrol, diesel prices raised by Rs 2, unlikely to impact consumers

The Union government, on Monday, April 7, increased the excise duty by Rs 2 on petrol and diesel. The move comes amid US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs and fluctuating global oil…
Bengaluru molestation: Karnataka Home min’s remark sparks row

A big city like Bengaluru does witness incidents like the molestation of women here and there, though there is peace in the city due to police presence, Karnataka Home minister G Parameshwara…

Sensex, Nifty slump over 5 pc amid global markets meltdown

Mumbai: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty cracked over 5 per cent on Monday, in tandem with massive sell-offs across the board, as US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes and retaliation…
Pleas challenging validity of Waqf Act mentioned before CJI for urgent listing

New Delhi: The pleas in the Supreme Court challenging the recent amendments introduced to the Waqf Act were mentioned on Monday before Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna for urgent listing.…
15 tola gold, cash stolen from train passengers enroute to Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A gang of thieves stole 15 tola gold and cash from a couple travelling from Maharashtra to Hyderabad on Sunday, April 6. The incident occurred on Duronto Express. In addition to…
Shinde remark: Kunal Kamra moves HC seeking cancellation of FIR

Mumbai: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has approached the Bombay High Court with a plea seeking the cancellation of FIR registered against him for referring to Shiv Sena president and Deputy Chief Minister…
ED searches TN realty group started by minister’s kin

Chennai: The Enforcement Directorate Monday raided multiple premises in the city as part of an investigation against a real estate group promoted by the brother of state minister K N Nehru, official…

J&K: Amit Shah to visit international border, assess ground situation

Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday and meet the families of the policemen who died in a recent encounter with…
Asian markets plunge as Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dives nearly 8 pc

Bangkok: Asian shares nosedived on Monday after the meltdown Friday on Wall Street over US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes and the backlash from Beijing. US futures also signaled further weakness. The…
Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends visas for India, 13 other countries

Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of certain visas for nationals from 14 countries including India. The restrictions apply to Umrah, business and family visit visas. They will remain in place…
RJD to challenge Waqf Law in Supreme Court on Monday

New Delhi: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is set to challenge the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill in the Supreme Court. Party leaders, Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha and senior party member Fayaz…
‘Dangerous conspiracy’: Jamiat moves SC challenging validity of Waqf Act, 2025

New Delhi: The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, claiming it was a “dangerous conspiracy” to strip Muslims…
Ramdev slams opposition’s vote-bank politics on Waqf bill

Haridwar: The Waqf (Amendment) Act will strengthen India’s system of one Constitution, one law for all religions, yoga guru Ramdev said on Sunday and described the legislation’s passage in Parliament a “historic…
Vowing to fight again, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal ends 132-day-long fast

Chandigarh: Vowing to fight again to resume “morcha” for farmers’ rights, at right time, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, 70, on Sunday announced to end his 132-day-long fast onto death, but said…
No rift in INDIA bloc, says Bihar Congress chief after meeting Tejashwi Yadav

Patna: Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Kumar on Sunday met Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav and dismissed speculations of discord within the INDIA bloc ahead of the state polls later this…