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Heatwaves, warm nights sear northern states; power demand hits record high

In Rajasthan, Barmer recorded the highest temperature on Saturday, reaching 45.7 degrees Celsius, as temperatures hit sweltering levels in the state

Govt issues norms for ₹10,000 crore startup fund's second tranche

The scheme will be implemented through commitments to Sebi-registered Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which will invest in DPIIT-recognised startups

India Cements Q4FY26 results: Net profit jumps fourfold to ₹59.5 crore

In Q4, domestic sales volume was 3.12 million tonne, recording a growth of 18 per cent year-over-year, as per an earnings presentation by the company

Delhi sizzles at 42.8°C, logs hottest day of the year so far in April

While a yellow alert had been issued for Saturday, a similar alert remains in place for Sunday as well, warning people of isolated heatwave conditions

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi meets Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir

First round of US-Iran talks held failed to produce a breakthrough, prompting a flurry of diplomatic efforts by host Pakistan to cool tensions and revive hopes for another round of dialogue

Entire Union cabinet, 19 CMs won't help BJP win Bengal polls: Mamata

Addressing an election rally at Uttarpara in Hooghly district, Banerjee accused the BJP of giving false promises to migrant workers from West Bengal employed outside the state

China hints fourth aircraft carrier may be nuclear-powered in new video

The video also highlighted China's "blue-water" navy capable of deep-sea operations, including footage from real-life drills in the western Pacific far from home and the use of advanced equipment

BJP has swept Bengal Phase 1 polls, will implement CAA if it wins: Shah

Polling was held in 152 of the 294 assembly constituencies on April 23 and recorded a turnout of nearly 93 per cent. The second phase of polling for the remaining 142 seats will be held on April 29

Telangana CM flags off Skyroot's Vikram-1, India's first private rocket

Reddy further said Telangana's aim is to become a global leader in aerospace by 2047, with aerospace as a key growth sector

IMD issues heatwave advisory as temperatures rise across north India

The IMD advised special care for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions

Bangladesh issues nationwide security alert over possible militant attacks

Alert was issued after the recent arrest of a banned militant outfit operative, Istiak Ahmed Sami alias Abu Bakkar, who was allegedly in contact with two dismissed military personnel

AAP to write to Rajya Sabha chairman for disqualification of defected MPs

Anti-defection law clearly states that any type of split or faction cannot happen in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, AAP's Sanjay Singh said

AAP no longer the same party, no one can work with Kejriwal: Swati Maliwal

Barely a year after losing power to the BJP in Delhi, AAP suffered its greatest jolt on Friday when seven of its Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha and Maliwal, quit the party

SC asks states, UTs to prepare action plan to implement guidelines for ICU

A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan said copies of the guidelines should be shared with all the states and UTs

Textiles and garment exports fall 2.2% to $35.8 billion in FY26: GTRI

GTRI said the declining pattern is visible across major segments - cotton textiles (- 3.9 per cent), ready-made garments (- 1.4 per cent), and carpets (- 5.3 per cent)

'They matter little alone': Mann mocks defected AAP MPs with spice analogy

AAP Rajya Sabha members Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak announced that they were quitting the party and joining the BJP along with five other MPs

Former judges are reservoir of wisdom that can guide system: CJI Surya Kant

Justice Surya Kant laid emphasis on the need for greater awareness and proactive functioning within the judiciary and related bodies, including the National Legal Services Authority

18 years since TaMo exit, Singur battles derelict land, political legacy

In 2008, Tata Motors abandoned plans to set up a small-car factory amid relentless protests that caused a seismic shift in the state, unseating the Left Front and propelling Mamata Banerjee to power

'Unwarranted': General Naravane on memoir controversy, says has moved on

In February this year, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was stopped from citing excerpts from the memoir in the Lok Sabha, as it had not yet been published

Lodha Developers targets 17% pre-sales growth in FY27 at ₹24,000 crore

During the full 2025-26 fiscal, the company's sales bookings rose 16 per cent to ₹20,530 crore from ₹17,630 crore in the preceding year