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'We should be a party of ... ': Tharoor's message to Cong on way forward

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 11:09
On the second day of All India Congress Committee (AICC) session taking place in Ahmedabad, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that the party should represent hope and positivity instead of resentment and criticism. The veteran leader also slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for trying to divide the country into North and South.
Categories: National News

'Rana should be hanged': Father of cop killed in 26/11 terror attacks

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 10:12
Tahawwur Rana is being extradited after the US Supreme Court rejected his plea seeking extradition to India.
Categories: National News

How room full of GMs put an end to FIDE vs Freestyle Chess row

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:54
Viswanathan Anand's withdrawal from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Germany dealt a major blow to hopes of reconciliation between FIDE and Freestyle Chess. Tensions escalated after a dress code dispute involving Magnus Carlsen, with Anand enforcing FIDE rules. Despite backchannel talks, Freestyle players ultimately chose to crown their own “Freestyle Chess Champion,” sidelining FIDE’s authority.
Categories: National News

The making of six-hitting Priyansh Arya: A Gambhir touch!

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:50
Priyansh Arya, who was the top-scorer for Delhi in last year’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with 222 runs at the strike rate of 166.91, grabbed eyeballs in the inaugural Delhi Premier League. Playing for South Delhi Superstarz, Arya slammed 608 runs in 10 innings with a whopping strike rate of 198.69, with two centuries and four fifty-plus total.
Categories: National News

Robbers cut open ATM in Kalaburagi, steal ₹18 lakh

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:33
The ATM was loaded with cash around 6 p.m. on April 8, and the robbery took place the following morning
Categories: National News

No rooms for solo pilgrims visiting Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Mantralayam

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:31
Though it is not a newly-introduced rule, many people who travel to the pilgrim town are unaware of the rule
Categories: National News

A farming collective in Thiruvananthapuram to launch a festival to attract the vacation crowd

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:30
Ooranvila Krishikoottam to open a 20-day festival on April 10 showcasing millet festival, flower show, aqua show, pet show, and entertainment activities
Categories: National News

Russia invites PM Modi for Victory Day Parade on May 9

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:26
Russia has invited leaders of several friendly nations to attend this year’s Victory Day parade
Categories: National News

Siddhu Jonnalagadda interview: The humour in ‘Jack’ will not dilute its crux

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:25
As ‘Jack’ gears up for release, actor Siddhu Jonnalagadda discusses his career post the Tillu films, the funny guy image, and his writing process
Categories: National News

FIR filed against 11 Congress leaders, 5,000 unnamed party workers for March 27 agitation

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:15
The Congress had organised the 'Vidhan Sabha Gherao' programme on March 27, 2025 in protest against the "rise in atrocities" against women and girls
Categories: National News

India open to zero duty on imports from US in PLI

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:00
India is considering zero-duty imports from the US across various sectors, including those under the PLI scheme, to expedite a bilateral trade agreement and reverse reciprocal tariffs. This offer is contingent on strict rules of origin, requiring 30-40% value addition.
Categories: National News

US mulls end to crucial training programme for int'l students

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:56
A bill targeting the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a pathway for international students to gain US work experience, has sparked concern, especially among the large Indian student population of 3.3 lakhs, with 97,556 currently in OPT. Introduced by Congressman Paul Gosar, the bill, H.R.2315, aims to prioritize American workers by eliminating OPT, which he argues incentivizes hiring foreign labor.
Categories: National News

Telangana’s support to tourism ventures to be presented at South Asia Hotel Investment Conference

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:56
Telangana Govt aims to attract investments worth ₹15,000 crore in the tourism sector: Jupally Krishna Rao
Categories: National News

Bill Gates says his children ‘will get less than 1 percent of the total wealth because…’

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:50
Microsoft founder and former CEO Bill Gates has three children — daughter Jennifer Gates, 28, son Rory Gates, 25, and daughter Phoebe Gates, 22. At a podcast, he said “I wanna give them a chance to have their own earnings and success, be significant and not overshadowed by the incredible luck and good fortune I had."
Categories: National News

India clears mega deal to buy 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France for Navy

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:44
The deal, worth over ₹63,000 crore, includes 22 single seater carrier compliant jets and four twin seater trainers
Categories: National News

Raitha Sangha to hold regular santhes in Bengaluru to facilitate farmer-to-consumer direct sale in Karnataka

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:44
The first such santhe will held at Munivenkatayya Memorial Open Air Theatre in Rajarajeshwarinagar from April 12 to 14
Categories: National News

Kerala lawyers boycott courts demanding rollback of hike in court fees

Hindu - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:39
Lawyers say steep hike has made access to justice prohibitively expensive
Categories: National News

'Terrible experience': Ex-WHO chief slams Air India; airline responds

Times of India - Wed, 04/09/2025 - 08:33
Former ICMR chief Soumya Swaminathan has publicly criticized Air India, labeling her experience as "terrible." Despite her loyalty and sufficient mileage, she was unable to upgrade her Nairobi to Delhi flight. Swaminathan expressed frustration over the illogical reasons provided by the airline. Air India responded, requesting her booking details to investigate.
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