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Row over Siddaramaiah's 'stray bulls' remark; BJP counters with 'rodents' swipe at Congress

A political row broke out in Karnataka after Siddaramaiah called BJP leaders "stray bulls," drawing a sharp "rodents" jibe from B. Sriramulu. He also accused the Congress of corruption and fearing defeat in upcoming by-elections.

21 days ago

Karnataka Police ensuring peace, among best in country: Home Min Parameshwara

Highlighting achievements, he cited top rankings in justice delivery, anti-drug operations, and cybercrime control. He also announced plans for police reforms, including recruitment drives and a permanent Police Recruitment Board, while emphasising continued efforts to strengthen law enforcement and public safety.

21 days ago

Naxalite surrenders continue in Chhattisgarh; Maoist leader Rupi's guard bows out

Anti-Naxal campaign in Chhattisgarh gained momentum as Ramko Mandavi, a close aide and security guard of a top Maoist leader, surrendered in Kanker district. This follows the recent surrender of two other hardcore Naxalites, signalling weakening morale within the Maoist ranks.

21 days ago

Income Tax Dept launches 'Kar Saathi' website to simplify tax filing, offer 24x7 AI help

IT Dept has launched a new website, 'Kar Saathi', to simplify tax-related processes and improve user experience. The platform consolidates all direct tax information in one place and features an AI-powered chatbot to provide 24x7 assistance to taxpayers.

21 days ago

Amid Iran war, Donald Trump hails Artemis II as first crewed Moon mission in 50 years

NASA's long-awaited Artemis II mission has launched four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon. The rocket lifted off at 6:35 p.m. ET from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

21 days ago

J&K drug crisis: 8.5 lakh addicts, 10–75 age group vulnerable; LG Manoj Sinha calls for zero-tolerance policy

Over 8.5 lakh people in Jammu and Kashmir, aged between 10 and 75 years, are using narcotic substances, according to government data presented in the Rajya Sabha.

22 days ago

'Bengal Files wasn't allowed to release, why not stop Ranveer Singh's film too?': Mithun Chakraborty on Dhurandhar 2 propaganda row

Veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty reacted to propaganda claims against Dhurandhar 2, saying, "Ab Dhurandhar ko bhi propaganda kehte, toh Dhurandhar ko bhi rok lete na?" He compared it with his film The Bengal Files, which he said wasn't allowed to be released.

22 days ago

Doctor, wife chargesheeted by CIK for spreading 'false narratives' online in Kashmir

The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a doctor and his wife in an NIA court in Srinagar for allegedly spreading false and fabricated narratives on social media. The couple is accused of promoting separatist ideology, inciting disharmony, and attempting to disturb public order, with charges invoked under the BNS and the UA (Prevention) Act.

22 days ago

'April Fools' joke': Iran mocks Trump's new regime claim, calls ceasefire remark 'false & baseless'

Iran has strongly denied claims by US President Donald Trump that Tehran had approached Washington seeking a ceasefire.According to Iran's Foreign Ministry, the statement is "false and baseless."

22 days ago

Iran targets US-linked firms, hits Amazon Web Services data centre in Bahrain

E-commerce giant Amazon's cloud computing facility in Bahrain sustained damages after an Iranian strike, Financial Times reported ​on Wednesday. Bahrain's internal ministry earlier in the day said a fire broke out at a business facility "as a result of the Iranian aggression," without specifying which company or the extent of the damage.

22 days ago

Mumbai airport on alert after 'danger' message discovered on IndiGo aircraft

The Mumbai Police, including the bomb squad, investigated the area; however, no suspicious objects were found.

22 days ago

RANA marks Rajasthan Diwas in NYC: Pledge $5M for Indo-US Friendship Centre

RANA's Rajasthan Diwas celebration in New York saw a landmark $5 million pledge to build an Indo-US Friendship Centre, highlighting the growing cultural and philanthropic influence of the Indian diaspora.

22 days ago

Trump says Iran seeks ceasefire, will consider when Hormuz Strait is open

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed on Truth Social that Iran's president sought a ceasefire ahead of his address, linking it to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran made no immediate response.

22 days ago

Judge halts Trump ballroom project; Trump says work can go on

President Trump seemed to suggest work on the $400 million White House ballroom could continue despite a judge's order to halt work, saying "safety and security" matters give him a way to continue

22 days ago

Special Investigation Team formed to probe sexual allegation case against director Ranjith: Keralam Police

Malayalam filmmaker and actor Ranjith, who was arrested in a sexual harassment case, was remanded in judicial custody for 14 days on Wednesday (April 1, 2026). He was then being sent to the Ernakulam Sub Jail.

22 days ago