India’s household gold holdings have surpassed the combined reserves of the world's top 10 central banks and emerged as a significant but underutilised economic asset, a report has said.
India’s digital payment system Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is set to mark its 10th anniversary on April 11, after growing 12,000-fold in volume and over 4,000 times in terms of value.
The final electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh were announced on Friday, after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise 2026, fixing the total number of voters at 13,39,84,792 (about 13.39 crore). The final UP voters list, announced by the Election Commission, comes ahead of Assembly elections in the state, slated for next year.
Salman Khan has released the first romantic track, 'Mera Jee Nahi Bhara', from his upcoming film 'Maatrubhumi'. Sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Vishal Mishra, the song introduces newcomers Zeyn Shaw and Abhishrri Sen. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film tells the story of the Galwan Valley heroes, with Salman playing Colonel Santosh Babu.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday outrightly rejected any deal between former Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir's party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for ‘polarising’ Assembly elections in West Bengal, stating that the two are poles apart.
Ayush registered a 23-21, 21-17 win over Olympian and third seed Christie to become the first Indian men’s singles badminton player since HS Prannoy in 2018 to secure a medal at the continental meet.
'Someone’s dream is bleeding online', says Shanthnu Bhagyaraj as he leads the protest against the 'Jana Nayagan' footage leak. With rumors of the climax and full film being leaked, industry veterans like Dhananjayan are calling for Cyber Cell action to protect Thalapathy Vijay’s swan song from being 'killed on a phone screen'.
Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram have named their newborn daughter Nyomica Hooda. Born on March 10, 2026, sharing a birthday with her grandfather Nyomica’s name was chosen by Randeep's sister, Anjali. The couple shared a sentimental video to celebrate her one-month birthday, marking their 'life-changing' journey into parenthood.
Apple led the global smartphone market for the first time in the first quarter (Q1) of any year, achieving 21 per cent market share and 5 per cent YoY growth in Q1 2026, a report showed on Friday. Apple remains the most insulated brand against the memory crisis due to its ultra-premium positioning and highly integrated supply chain.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against a Siliguri-based accused and a company incorporated by him in connection with a major "digital arrest" cyber fraud case involving the cheating of a senior citizen in Delhi of nearly Rs 23 crore, an official statement said on Friday.
Nitish Kumar on Friday took the oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha, marking a significant shift in his long political career. He had arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, accompanied by Sanjay Jha and Vijay Kumar Choudhary, to complete the necessary formalities related to his induction into the Upper House of Parliament.
In his letter, Justice Varma said, “I do not propose to burden your august office with the reasons which have constrained me to submit this missive,” adding that “it is with deep anguish” that he was stepping down from the office of a Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. “It has been an honour to serve in this office,” the letter read.
There has been a rising concern over the number of Pakistani-origin individuals settled abroad who have associated themselves with the Islamic State. Such persons, according to Indian agencies, pose a big risk to the United States, Canada and Europe. An Intelligence Bureau official said that these persons are trying to harm Indian interests abroad.
The political controversy escalated in West Bengal on Friday after Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) President Humayun Kabir strongly rejected allegations following the release of a purported video by the Trinamool Congress, which claimed his proximity to BJP leaders and sought an Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe.
A five-minute clip from Vijay’s final film 'Jana Nayagan' has been leaked online, featuring his intro scene and a song. Director Arvindh Srinivasan and the Tamil film industry have condemned the breach, urging fans to stop piracy. The H. Vinoth directorial is currently awaiting a new release date following Censor Board delays. Read more here.
The international benchmark Brent crude futures rose as much as 1.13 per cent to $97.01 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded at $99.24 in early trade, up 1.39 per cent. Oil prices slipped to nearly 20 per cent below the $100-per-barrel mark on Wednesday, after averaging that level since February 28.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), on Thursday, arrested former IAS officer Subodh Agarwal (Retired Rajasthan Additional Chief Secretary) in connection with a large-scale corruption case under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
The Delhi Police have busted an organised interstate cyber fraud syndicate involved in cheating people on the pretext of providing overseas jobs and visa services, police said on Friday. According to officials, the action was initiated following a complaint received on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP).
Asif wrote on X that “Israel is evil and a curse for humanity,” alleging that “genocide is being committed in Lebanon” and that “innocent citizens are being killed by Israel, first Gaza, then Iran and now Lebanon.” He added: “I hope and pray people who created this cancerous state on Palestinian land to get rid of European jews burn in hell.”
NASA has announced a major milestone in human spaceflight, on Friday, confirming that its Artemis II mission successfully launched on April 1 and is now nearing the end of its historic journey. In a post on X, the agency stated that the spacecraft flew around the Moon and is on track to return to Earth, with splashdown expected in the Pacific Ocean at approximately 8:07 p.m. ET on April 10.
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