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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

Amit Shah sharpens BJP's poll pitch, promises UCC in 6 months, Bengali CM

In a remark clearly aimed at sharpening the BJP's pitch, he said, "What is appeasement? Is it allowing one person to have four wives, or asking everyone to follow the law of the land?"

No impact of war on India biz, education big opportunity: Salesforce's prez

While there is uncertainty on the macroeconomic front due to the geopolitical tensions, technology is not standing still, Bhattacharya said, adding that it is evolving at a rapid pace

BJP manifesto promises ₹3,000 monthly aid, Seventh Pay Commission in Bengal

Unveiling its 'Sankalp Patra' for the West Bengal assembly poll, Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the document as a roadmap for creating a 'Sonar Bangla'

West Bengal SIR: SC to hear plea against EC's voter roll freeze on Apr 13

The freezing of electoral rolls means that no new person, who has been deleted, can be added to the voters list for this assembly polls

Reserve Bank announces 7-day cash withdrawal to absorb surplus liquidity

RBI will conduct ‌a seven-day variable rate reverse repo auction for ₹2 trillion between 2 pm and 2:30 pm, and the reversal of these funds will take place on April 17

Allahabad HC judge Yashwant Varma resigns amid impeachment proceedings

Justice Varma was repatriated from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court after burnt wads of currency notes were found at his official residence in New Delhi on March 14 last year

ADB suggests unified social protection framework to cut duplication

This can enable a differentiated approach at the state level, where social protection needs can vary by demographic profile, employment structure, and fiscal capacity

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

Heavy rains, hailstorms damage rabi crops in 249,000 hectares: Chouhan

Chouhan assured farmers that the Narendra Modi government stands with them in this hour of crisis

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

SC rejects plea to stop caste Census, slams petitioner for language used

The bench dismissed the plea, which also sought a direction to the Centre to formulate policies to provide economic incentives to families with a single child

Congress demands PM Modi's apology over delay in women's reservation

When the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 was passed by Parliament in 2023 unanimously, the Indian National Congress had demanded its implementation from 2024 itself, Jairam Ramesh said

Godrej Properties FY26 pre-sales up 16pc to record Rs 34,171 cr

In terms of sales bookings or pre-sales, Godrej Properties is likely to become the largest listed real estate firm during 2025-26

Rupee rises to 92.41 against dollar, faces risks from West Asia tensions

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.58 against the US dollar, then gained ground to touch 92.41 against the US dollar in initial trade

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