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Misri, Rubio discuss trade, Quad; US state secy set to visit India in May

Misri also met FBI Director Kash Patel and discussed cooperation in countering terrorism, organised crime and narcotics

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member, Bihar to get new CM

The oath was administered by Rajya Sabha chairman C P Radhakrishnan in his chamber at a brief ceremony

Jitendra Singh congratulates Isro on success of IADT-02 test for Gaganyaan

The IADT-02 follows the successful completion of the first such test (IADT-01) conducted on August 24, 2025, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre

Pakistan West Asia talks: No official word on arrival of US, Iran delegates

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif, while announcing a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, had stated that the two countries would hold talks in Islamabad on April 10

Census 2027: More than 572,000 households avail self-enumeration facility

The Census 2027 kick-started on April 1 in eight states and Union territories, including New Delhi Municipal Council and Delhi Cantt areas of the national capital, with a 15-day self-enumeration

Govt notifies CAPF (General Administration) Act after President's assent

The rules under these Acts govern the recruitment and conditions of service for 'Group-A' general duty officers and other officers and members of the CAPFs

Israel denounces Pak Defence Minister Khwaja Asif for 'outrageous' comments

'Pakistan Defence Minister's call for Israel's annihilation is outrageous', said Israeli Prime Minister's Office

India, US to boost cooperation in AI, critical minerals under Pax Silica

Talks in Washington focus on deepening tech and economic ties, with emphasis on AI, supply chains and strategic minerals cooperation under the Pax Silica framework between India and the US

India finalising deal to supply oil, gas to Mauritius: EAM Jaishankar

EAM said he is also looking forward to handing over the last lot of e-buses to Mauritius to further strengthen sustainable public transportation and reduce carbon emissions

Pain due to war unavoidable; fight inflation despite growth hit: IMF chief

The IMF chief made it clear that fiscal support should remain targeted and temporary

Record turnout: Assam 85.38%, Puducherry 89.83%; women lead surge

In Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, where assembly polls were held on Thursday, women voters outdid their male counterparts by lining up at voting centres

Kerala records over 78% voter turnout in high-stakes Assembly polls

The strong turnout will decide whether the ruling LDF secures a straight third term, the UDF makes a comeback, or the BJP springs a surprise in an otherwise bipolar contest

Assembly elections: Assam sees 85% turnout, Kerala records over 78%

Record turnout in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry signals high-stakes contests as ruling alliances seek third terms amid tight races and strong voter participation

Fire breaks out at Mumbai airport Terminal 1 due to short circuit

The fire was reported at a three-storey structure near 1-B Circle at 6.35 pm and vehicles of the Mumbai Fire Brigade were rushed to the spot

India caps refinery margins after windfall export tax to curb losses

For the second half of March, a discount of ₹22,342 per kilolitre (Rs 22.34 per litre) was fixed on diesel to bring down the RTP of ₹85,349 per kl to ₹63,007 per kl

US to host Indian delegation in April to discuss trade deal: Sergio Gor

India and the US announced a framework for an interim trade agreement in February, after months of negotiations between the two delegations

Early signs of stress from West Asia crisis visible across sectors: FICCI

The report also suggests that the government may initiate consultations within the GST Council to explore a roadmap for the inclusion of petroleum products under GST

PM Modi attacks TMC over lawlessness, alleges infiltration in Bengal

The Bogtui carnage of 2022, in which around 10 women and children were burnt alive in the district, bears testimony to the TMC's 'maha jungle raj', the Prime Minister asserted

Govt ramps up feedstock supplies to pharma sector amid West Asia crisis

The government has also removed customs duty on 40 petrochemical products through an April 1 notification to ease input costs

China denies reports of support to Iran's military during war with US

China firmly opposes the dissemination of speculative and insinuating disinformation targeting China by relevant parties, Defence Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said