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    ​KITG 2026: Meghalaya’s Bethlyne Makri wins race-walking bronze in debut outing
    Sports

    ​KITG 2026: Meghalaya’s Bethlyne Makri wins race-walking bronze in debut outing

    Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), April 1: On December 29, 2025, Bethlyne Grace Makri’s coaches at the SAI Sports Training Centre (STC) in Shillong suddenly saw a spark in her as a race-walker. Ironically, Bethlyne herself knew very little about the event, including its technical requirements.Until last...
    CBDT clarifies GAAR won’t apply to investment transfer income
    Business

    CBDT clarifies GAAR won’t apply to investment transfer income

    New Delhi, April 1: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended income tax rules to provide clarity on the applicability of General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR), in a move aimed at reducing ambiguity around tax avoidance provisions.In its notification, the CBDT said that GAAR will not apply...
    History in Mexico: Iraq qualify for First FIFA WC Since 1986
    Sports

    History in Mexico: Iraq qualify for First FIFA WC Since 1986

    Monterrey, March 1: In a historic achievement, Iraq have ended the 40-year-old wait to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a thrilling 2-1 win against Bolivia in the final match of the qualifiers played at the Monterrey Stadium on Wednesday.Iraq last played the multi-national tournament in...
    Govt to strengthen mental health services under national programme
    Health & Fitness

    Govt to strengthen mental health services under national programme

    New Delhi, April 1: In a bid to strengthen mental health services, the government has implemented National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum mothers, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.The District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) component of the NMHP has been sanctioned...
    UPI services down; users face payment issues nationwide
    Business

    UPI services down; users face payment issues nationwide

    New Delhi, April 1: Digital payment services faced disruption across India on Wednesday, leaving many users unable to complete transactions through UPI platforms.According to outage tracking platform Downdetector, complaints surged sharply during the day -- indicating a widespread issue.The impact...
    Bombay HC dismisses Anita Advani’s marriage claim with Rajesh Khanna
    Entertainment

    Bombay HC dismisses Anita Advani’s marriage claim with Rajesh Khanna

    Mumbai, April 1: The Bombay High Court has dismissed the plea of actress Anita Advani seeking legal status to her marriage with late superstar Rajesh Khanna.The court upheld the earlier verdict of the Dindoshi sessions court. The case has been mired in controversy ever since Rajesh Khanna passed...
    India to play three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe in July
    Sports

    India to play three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe in July

    New Delhi, April 1: Reigning Men’s T20 World Cup champions India will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series in July, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday. The games are scheduled to be played on July 23, 25 and 26 at Harare Sports Club, all starting at 4:30 pm IST.The two sides last met in...
    Mumbai airport on alert after ‘Danger’ note found on IndiGo plane
    National

    Mumbai airport on alert after ‘Danger’ note found on IndiGo plane

    Mumbai, April 1: Panic briefly gripped the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday after a tissue paper bearing the word 'Danger' was discovered inside the lavatory of an IndiGo flight.According to the Mumbai Police, the incident came to light when IndiGo flight 911 was being...
    ​Russian military plane crashes in Crimea; all 29 people on board dead
    International

    ​Russian military plane crashes in Crimea; all 29 people on board dead

    Preliminary probe suggests the crash was caused by a technical malfunction & no hostile fire targeted the aircraft
    Bangladesh measles toll hits 44; 4 children dead in 24 hours
    Health & Fitness

    Bangladesh measles toll hits 44; 4 children dead in 24 hours

    Dhaka, April 1: The measles outbreak triggers public health concerns across Bangladesh, as many as four children have died from suspected cases and related complications in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 44 this year, local media reported on Wednesday.According to Rajshahi Medical...
    GST collections grow 8.8% to Rs 2 lakh cr in March; FY26 up 8.3%
    Business

    GST collections grow 8.8% to Rs 2 lakh cr in March; FY26 up 8.3%

    New Delhi, April 1: Domestic gross GST collections rose 8.8 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2 lakh crore in March 2026, driven by steady domestic revenues and a sharp uptick in import-related collections, according to official data released on Wednesday.Gross GST revenue stood at Rs 2,00,064 crore in...
    52.37 crore loans sanctioned under PM Mudra scheme to date
    National

    52.37 crore loans sanctioned under PM Mudra scheme to date

    New Delhi, April 1: Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has sanctioned more than 52.37 crore loans disbursing a total of Rs. 33.65 lakh crore since its launch in April 2015, according to an official fact-sheet.Around 70 per cent of loans went to women entrepreneurs and about 50 per cent to borrowers...
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