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A strong earthquake hit near Vanuatu in the South Pacific today, officials reported. The US Geological Survey said the epicenter was about 115 km deep, 35 km northeast of Luganville. No immediate damage or tsunami waves were reported. The US Tsunami Warning Center confirmed there were no warnings, advisories, watches, or threats from the quake.
A 35‑year‑old crypto entrepreneur helped strengthen Pakistan’s diplomatic ties with the US and Donald Trump’s circle, spotlighting “crypto diplomacy.” His involvement showcased Pakistan’s growing strategic role and emerging influence in Washington amid global tensions, aiding its position as a key interlocutor between the US and Iran.
Hundreds of Haryana residents protested in Barotiwala, Solan, today against Himachal Pradesh’s entry tax hike, demanding a toll waiver within 5 km of the border. Led by local panchayat leaders, they briefly made the toll free. Citing social and religious ties, protesters warned of intensified action and submitted a memorandum via Baddi Tehsildar.
West Bengal is known as the rice capital of India due to its highest rice production in the country. Fertile alluvial soil from the Ganges, abundant rainfall, and favorable climate support multiple cropping seasons. The state contributes a major share to India’s total rice output, sustaining millions of farmers and ensuring national food security.
Bengaluru Lokayukta officials caught Commercial Tax Deputy Commissioner Bharath Kumar Hegde allegedly accepting a Rs 6 lakh bribe from businessman Vishwajit Nayak. Nayak had claimed Rs 34 lakh of an eligible Rs 60 lakh input tax credit for tipper truck purchases, prompting an inquiry and repeated summons, triggering a high-profile corruption probe.
Junaid Khan, son of Aamir Khan, will star in the romantic drama “Ek Din,” marking Sai Pallavi’s Bollywood debut. The film, delayed several times, is now set to release on May 1. In an unusual move, ticket bookings opened nearly a month in advance, though mid-range films typically start three to four days prior, and […]
Jharkhand is likely to experience light to moderate rain with thunderstorms tomorrow, March 31, the IMD said. An orange alert has been issued for hailstorms in Bokaro, Dhanbad, Jamtara, Dumka, and Pakur, while a yellow alert covers the remaining 19 districts. Gusty winds, lightning, and hail are expected, with partly cloudy skies continuing until April […]
Indian markets ended FY26’s final session sharply lower as the US-Iran war hit sentiment. Nifty50 fell 488.20 points to 22,331.40, while Sensex dropped 1,635.67 points to 71,947.55. Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, and SBI led losses. MidCap and SmallCap indices declined over 2.6 percent, with banking and financial stocks among the worst-hit sectors.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a TIDCO welfare housing complex in Tirupati, marking the start of over 2.5 lakh housewarming ceremonies across the state. Following the earlier distribution of three lakh houses in Rayachoti, the second phase aims to benefit more underprivileged families statewide.
Sikkim has set up a central State Control Room in Gangtok and district-level units across six districts to monitor LPG distribution amid West Asia conflict concerns. Operating 24×7, the control rooms will regulate refills, prevent black marketing, prioritize essential services, enforce the Essential Commodities Act, and coordinate with IOCL, HPCL, and BPCL.
The Pakistan Super League was hit by controversy after Fakhar Zaman was charged with ball tampering during a Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings match. Umpires awarded five penalty runs and changed the ball in a crucial final over. Karachi chased 129 with three balls left, while Zaman denied charges and faces a disciplinary hearing.
BJP president Nitin Nabin accused Congress of enabling illegal Bangladeshi migration into Assam, claiming the BJP stopped it after coming to power. At a Morigaon rally, he criticized Rahul Gandhi for snubbing the traditional Assamese gamocha while embracing a mosque skull cap, saying it hurt local cultural sentiments and outraged the people.
The Indian rupee slumped to a historic low of 95.20 per US dollar as the Iran war rattled global markets. Brent crude surged above $100 per barrel, intensifying pressure on India’s import bill. Foreign investors pulled out heavily, while RBI interventions offered limited relief, reflecting the impact of geopolitical tensions on India’s economy.
Rumors of Peddi’s postponement resurfaced, while makers remain silent. Industry distrust has other films ready for April 30. Lenin’s team postponed May 1 release to June 26, citing goodwill toward “Peddi” and Akhil-Charan friendship. Naga Vamsi insists “Peddi” releases on time, but social media questions if Lenin’s delay is strategic or due to work setb...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Assam BJP workers via the NaMo App, urging stronger grassroots efforts for the BJP-NDA hattrick. He highlighted Assam’s progress under the BJP, warned against AI-driven fake videos, criticized past Congress mismanagement, and stressed peace, stability, and informed first-time voters ahead of Assembly elections.