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11:00 PM

US health agency mass layoffs begin as RFK Jr orders 10,000 cut

The Trump administration has fired staff who were working on the Food and Drug Administration's bird flu response as part of its mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services, according to a source familiar with the situation.

10:58 PM

Trump tariffs threaten $8.2 bn US dairy exports amid global uncertainty

10:37 PM

Parliament braces for Waqf bill clash as NDA, India bloc dig in their heels

The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, is set to take centre stage in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (April 1), with the BJP-led government pushing for its passage despite strong opposition from the India bloc. The Bill has been at the centre of a political storm, with Opposition parties staging a walkout on Tuesday, labelling it "unconstitutional".  

9:20 PM

Godrej Enterprises aeropsace unit signs pact with 3D printing player EOS

9:19 PM

Delhi assembly to run entirely on solar energy within 100 days: Speaker

8:46 PM

RBI announces Rs 80,000 cr through OMO days before MPC review meet

8:33 PM

AIMPLB urges 'secular' political parties to oppose Waqf Amendment Bill

8:02 PM

WhatsApp bans over 9.7 million accounts in India for violating its terms of service

More than 1.4 million of these accounts were proactively banned prior to any user reports, according to the report for the month of February 2025. “Over the years, WhatsApp has consistently invested in Artificial Intelligence and other state-of-the-art technology, data scientists and experts, and in processes, in order to keep our users safe on our platform,” said a WhatsApp Spokesperson.

7:47 PM

BMC collects record property tax of Rs 6,198 crore in FY 24-25

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) collected its highest-ever property tax of Rs 6,198 crore during financial year 2024-25, almost meeting its target, officials said on Tuesday.

7:18 PM

India, Chile to launch joint Antarctica expeditions for climate research

India and Chile will soon launch joint research expeditions to Antarctica in climate change, geosciences, microbiology, and innovation, Union Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday.

5:52 PM

OpenAI to raise $40 billion in SoftBank-led round to boost AI efforts

4:12 PM

GST collections rise 9.9% to exceed Rs 1.96 trillion in March 2025

3:13 PM

Massive fire breaks out at Jhandewalan extension in Delhi; no casualties

2:48 PM

Delhi court orders FIR against Kapil Mishra over alleged role in 2020 Delhi riots

A Delhi court has ordered the registration of an FIR against BJP leader and Delhi cabinet minister Kapil Mishra and others to investigate his alleged involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Vaibhav Chaurasia found a "prima facie" cognisable offence, stating that further investigation was necessary. "It is clear that Mishra was in the area at the time of the alleged offence… further probe required," the judge said. The order came after a plea filed by Mohammad Ilyas, a resident of Yamuna Vihar, seeking the FIR's registration, which was opposed by the Delhi Police, claiming Mishra had no role in the riots.

2:42 PM

Nitrogen gas leak at acid factory in Rajasthan kills three, over 60 hospitalised

A nitrogen gas leak at an acid factory in Beawar has resulted in the deaths of at least three people and left over 60 others hospitalized. SDM Divyansh Singh confirmed the incident, stating, “Investigation is underway. A joint team will be formed to conduct a survey of such factories in Beawar and take actions against those which are not following the norms… One FIR has been registered.”