Poll-bound Karnataka will witness a 'clash of the Titans' on April 9 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi will have different events that day, with the opposition party rescheduling Gandhi's programme that would now coincide with that of the PM.

Defending Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is being targeted by the Bharatiya Janata Party for speaking about issues in India on foreign soil, he said this is not the first time an Indian has spoken about issues in the country while abroad.

The West Bengal government will pay a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the family members of three persons who were killed in a fire incident in New Delhi, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Saturday. These three persons hailed from West Bengal.

Sarma appealed to every Assamese person to take the pledge to purchase at least one handloom-woven gamusa in the upcoming Bihu celebration this month. He said if the 6 million families in the State decided to purchase a gamusa each, it would prove beneficial to the indigenous weavers on one hand and would contribute towards strengthening of the State's economy on the other. He further appealed to the members of the general public to remain vigilant against the selling of power loom-produced gamusa.

The civic bodies polls in Nagaland are caught in a logjam. Nagaland state election commission cancelled its March 9 notification regarding election to the state’s three municipal and 36 town councils. Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) has decided to repeal the existing municipal law. Polls were scheduled to be held on May 16.

Nato's door open for more engagement with India: US  Indiatimes.com

Ambani, Adani: Should India break up its big conglomerates?  BBC

Pawar praises Savarkar, says he had a 'scientific outlook'  Indiatimes.com

Russia, China in mind, G20 Sherpas to work on ‘new’ diplomatic language for Summit  The Indian Express

At least 35 killed after well covering at India temple collapses  Al Jazeera English

Madhya Pradesh: At least 35 die after falling into a well  BBC

India "stepwell" temple collapse death toll jumps to 35 in tragedy that hit Hindu worshipers  CBS News

Modi Tightens Grip on India’s Democracy, Wielding the Judiciary  The New York Times

First cheetah cubs born in India since extinction 70 years ago  BBC

Netizens are in awe of Penelope Cruz and other Hollywood celebrities who graced the pink carpet of the NMACC gala event.

Kyle Mayers' impressive performance, coupled with Mark Wood's five-wicket haul, led the LSG to a resounding victory.

To help you out, here is the Wordle 652 answer for April 2.

Human population decline will benefit the planet's ecosystem somewhat, but it is not expected to be the key factor in fixing environmental problems.

Ratan Tata-backed Urban Company has become the country's largest home service provider in less than a decade. But the story of its inception goes way back to a friendship that started in IIT Kanpur.

After Rahul Gandhi's disqualification, a campaign called "Mera Ghar, Apka Ghar" is being run by Congress leaders and members.

Nick Jonas dropped a selfie from Mumbai, and Indian netizens are giving him love and suggestions.

In light of Pant's absence, David Warner has been appointed as the captain of the Delhi-based franchise, with all-rounder Axar Patel serving as his deputy.

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Consolidation is likely in gold and silver

Jewellers gear up but fear the rollout could be difficult as only 1/3rd of 773 districts in the country have assaying and hallmarking centres

Makes submission before Kerala HC while considering All Kerala Gold & Silver Merchants Association’s plea

Precious metal prices unlikely to return to pre-Covid level, 2023 forecast hiked by $100  

Want the govt to either allow traders to dispose of their existing stock with old certification or provide them an extension of one year

Gold for April delivery on MCX hit a high of ?60,455 before cooling off to ?59,630

Appeal of the yellow metal increases on prediction for less aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes

The spot gold may retest a resistance of $1,917 per ounce, a break above could lead to a gain into the $1,925-$1,938 range.

Mumbai-born brothers David and Simon Reuben held on to their rank as the second-richest in the UK with an estimated net worth of £21.465 billion in the annual Sunday Times Rich List, topped by Russian-origin UK-US dual national Sir Leonard Blavatnik with an estimated fortune of £23 billion.

US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named Indian-American Rohit Chopra as the head of a federal agency tasked with protecting the interests of consumers financials.

The food drive, a collective effort of cultural and religious communities, yoga institutions, and numerous other organisations rooted in the Dharmic value, has been recognised by many states, cities and local governments, a community release issued said.

Lodha, former president of American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), battled COVID for the last eight months at Cleveland Clinic and breathed his last on November 21. He was 58.

American Secretary of the Rhodes Trust Elliot Gerson announced the names of the 32 Americans chosen as Rhodes Scholars representing the US on Sunday. The four Indian-American students include Swathi R Srinivasan, Vijayasundaram Ramasamy, Garima P Desai and Savarni Sanka.

She belongs to the family of K Suryanarayana Adiga, founder of the erstwhile undivided Dakshina Kannada districts private sector Karnataka Bank Limited, and Aravind Adiga, who won theMan Booker prize in 2008.

Adiga was a senior adviser to Jill and senior policy adviser for Biden's 2020 campaign. She previously worked for the Biden Foundation as director for higher education and military families.

Slogans like- "America Ka Neta Kaisa Ho Joe Biden Jaisa Ho", "Trump Hatao America Bachao", "Biden-Harris ko Jitao, America ko aage badao" and "Jaago America Jaago- Biden Harris ko Vote do"- were also released in 14 Indian languages.

Both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh governments have been claiming their jurisdictional authority over Kotia Gram Panchayat 

Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party have planned `Savarkar Gaurav Yatra’ beginning from Veer Savarkar circle while the MVA rally will be held a kilometre away

After getting a series of expeditious clearances in the last two years, a ?72,000-crore mega project for the ‘holistic development’ of the Great Nicobar Island is now in the offing

Following the gradual decline over the BSP over the last six years, the SP has been consistently signalling its focus on Dalit voters

The former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, who rose to the top from the political uncertainty that followed Jayalalithaa’s death, has since won the loyalty of party colleagues, neutralised challengers and consolidated his grip over the AIADMK

A Bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said submissions on the issue involved interplay between constitutional rights and special legislative enactments, including Special Marriage Act

As the allegation that a young IPS officer pulled out the teeth of suspects in custody with a pair of pliers is being investigated, the news sent a chill down the spine of the people of Tamil Nadu. It marks a new low in the long narrative of incidents of custodial torture in the State

'This business of monopoly of one family must end.''Here, they picked up a few leaders for him as he needed support which was okay, but later, they became his cronies.'

'While this (Mueller's) report does not conclude that the president committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him" and sets out evidence on "both sides of the question'

His condition will be 'assessed' on Monday, the Mumbai Indians team management said.

I am glad to bat anywhere the team wants me to: Pant

A sum insured of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh may have been sufficient seven-eight years ago but would be inadequate today, especially for people living in metros, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Raipur's Nami Rai didn't let marriage or lack of sporting facilities affect her love for fitness.

'I am 51 now. I think I can do action till 56.' 'After that, God knows.'