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He was responding to the honour after being conferred with the ‘Abhinaya Bharathi Award’ on the occasion of World Theater Day

AIMIM led by Asaduddin Owaisi and AJUP of Humayun Kabir have decided to form an alliance for the upcoming Assembly polls in West Bengal. They accuse Trinamool Congress of depriving Muslims of proportional representation either in jobs or in politics.

The accused, who were armed with lethal weapons and arrived in an autorickshaw, were reportedly targeting a man identified as Nataraj alias Nata.

NDA legislators voice strong support for granting permanent legal status to Amaravati as the State capital, while recalling farmers’s sacrifices

Srinivasa Varma cancels visit after Sri Rama Navami clash; three injured, police report sought

According to a complaint, the professor allegedly targeted a student, Affan, calling him a ‘terrorist’ at least 13 times during a class which had around 60 students

How Hormuz disruptions, benchmark volatility and refinery economics are testing India's energy resilience — and why the government moved to shield every pump in the country

The Congress lost power because it created a foothold for the BJP, says Mr. Ajmal, accusing Tarun Gogoi and Rahul Gandhi of handing Assam to the BJP on a platter

The State party president states that the 44th Foundation Day celebrations will be observed with enthusiasm across the globe, with events planned in nearly 90 countries—from the United States to Australia—including dedicated programmes in 25 cities across the U.S.

Two-time Olympic champion Tom Pidcock escaped serious injury after a frightening crash during stage five of the Volta a Catalunya. The British rider fell into a ravine while descending at high speed. The incident left him briefly stranded, as no one immediately realized where he had crashed. Despite the severity of the fall, Pidcock managed to communicate through his race radio. He was later able to rejoin the race.

Uttar Pradesh pacer Abhinandan Singh made his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad, a remarkable rise from tennis-ball cricket just four years ago. His impressive intra-squad performances, including dismissing Virat Kohli, secured his spot amidst RCB's bowling challenges. This debut marks a significant moment for the young talent.

Pakistan is grappling with a severe surge in terrorist violence, with terrorism-related deaths skyrocketing to 4,001 in 2025, the highest in over a decade. The report highlights the nation as a hub for numerous armed groups, many designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the brunt of the attacks.

Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to make history as the first Indian-capped player in Major League Cricket, joining the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season. Ashwin, a celebrated international cricketer, expressed his excitement about the league's growth and his commitment to helping the Unicorns secure a championship.

Tyson Fury made headlines after being seen handling a live lion during his training camp in Thailand. The video has gone viral just weeks before his upcoming heavyweight bout. The Gypsy King is preparing to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The unusual moment, captured in Pattaya, showed Fury calmly walking the animal on a chain and even petting it, drawing attention from fans worldwide.

Delhi is set to significantly increase penalties for various civic violations, including a jump from Rs 50 to Rs 1,000 for letting pet dogs roam unleashed in public. The Jan Vishwas Bill 2025 proposes higher fines for issues like cattle tethering, defacing house numbers, and sanitation offenses, aiming to rationalize penalties and decriminalize minor infractions.

As the 2026 Candidates tournament approaches, Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri faces the lingering "King of Draws" stereotype. Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin refutes this, highlighting Giri's fighting spirit and recent FIDE Grand Swiss victory as proof of his winning intent. Sarin also offers his predictions for the volatile Open and Women's Candidates fields.