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Union home minister Amit Shah announced that two more Hurriyat Conference affiliates in Jammu and Kashmir have renounced separatism. The groups have embraced the vision of a new India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signaling the decline of separatism in the region. Earlier, two Hurriyat affiliates had similarly abandoned separatism.

A district court rejected the interim bail plea of Shahi Jama Masjid president Zafar Ali, scheduling his regular bail petition for April 2. He was arrested for his alleged involvement in the November 24 violence triggered by a survey of the mosque, leading to five deaths and significant unrest.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao's bail plea was dismissed by the Bangalore Sessions Court after her arrest for smuggling Rs 12.56 crore worth of gold. Authorities seized 14.2 kg of gold from her at the airport. Sahil Jain, a Ballari gold dealer, was also arrested for allegedly assisting her.

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on auto imports and parts, which takes effect on April 3. This decision targets foreign-made cars, light trucks, and key auto parts. Elon Musk highlighted that these tariffs would increase the cost of parts in Tesla cars sourced from other countries.

SP MP Ramji Lal Suman refuses to apologise for his remarks on Rana Sanga, citing historical sources including Nehru's book. Following the remarks, an alleged Karni Sena mob vandalized Suman's residence. Opposition parties staged a walkout, accusing the BJP of failing to prevent the violence.

A fan attempting to meet Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan at the IPL 2025 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was stopped and thrashed by police at Eden Gardens. During the match , another fan did breach security to get close to Virat Kohli. On Wednesday, a fan got close to Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.

OpenAI's new GPT-4o update has sparked a trend of Studio Ghibli-style portraits, exclusive to select ChatGPT subscription tiers. Despite the delay in the free-tier rollout, users can create similar artworks using free alternatives like Gemini, GrokAI, Craiyon, Artbreeder, and various premium platforms offering free trials.

Magnesium is essential for muscle, nerve function, blood sugar control, and energy production. Deficiency symptoms can be subtle but severe if ignored. Causes include poor diet, digestive disorders, excessive alcohol, and certain medications. Prevention involves eating magnesium-rich foods and reducing stress. Supplements help but consult a healthcare provider for appropriate dosage.

The Urban rejuvenation and Beautification programme includes development of Mananchira area into a walking zone and recreation zone along Conolly canal

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was near 77,300, Nifty50 was below 23,500.

Sunil Gavaskar highlights Rahul Dravid's decision to share prize money equally among his support staff after the T20 World Cup, questioning if current coach Gautam Gambhir will do the same following the Champions Trophy win. Gavaskar praised BCCI's generous financial rewards for players and staff, demonstrating appreciation for their efforts.

Extending 300 metres in length and 18 metres in width, the jetty is designed to berth various classes of naval ships

While the LDF hailed the Budget as one that positively influenced all aspects of city life, the Opposition UDF termed it as one that powered development projects through debts by pawning the civic body’s assets

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticizes UP CM Yogi Adityanath for his comments on the three-language policy and delimitation, accusing the BJP of being rattled by Tamil Nadu's stance. Stalin emphasizes opposition to the imposition of Hindi and calls for dignity and justice.

World Cricketers' Association raises questions over functioning of cricket but evades direct "on-record" questions on the findings of the report

US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported vehicles and key auto parts, impacting Tesla and other automakers. Although Tesla assembles its cars in the US, it relies on foreign parts, increasing production costs. Analysts predict price hikes and reduced vehicle production across North America, exacerbating Tesla's market challenges amid rising competition.

US president Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on foreign-manufactured vehicles, effective from April 2. The move has triggered threats of retaliation from trading partners, with significant impacts already seen in Asian automotive markets. Japan and Canada are evaluating counter-measures, while additional trade levies are expected next week.

The National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds has been launched with an outlay of ₹10,103.38 crore to make India self-reliant in edible oil production, says Union Minister