Iranian minister calls Donald Trump an ‘unstable, delusional figure.’

Dubai: Iran's culture minister Sunday dismissed President Donald Trump's latest threats, calling the US leader an "unstable, delusional figure." "Iranian society generally does not pay attention to his statements, as it believes he lacks personal, behavioral and verbal balance, and constantly shifts between contradictory positions," Sayed Reza Salihi-Amiri told The Associated Press in an interview Sunday. Trump on Sunday said he would strike Iran's power plants and bridges this Tuesday if...

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Govt to begin fieldwork for DCHB after Census 2027 phase one

Odisha govt bars transfer of officials engaged in census 2027 exercise

New Delhi:  Two months after the first phase of the Census gets over, local bodies' government officials will collect granular data on civic amenities across 784 districts to come up with the country's District Census Handbook, or DCHB, containing a comprehensive record of civic infrastructure at the village and town level. In a letter to all states and Union Territories, the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan,...

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‘Picture abhi baaki hai’: Raghav Chadha shares video to counter criticism over Parliament silence

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New Delhi: Responding to criticism that he did not raise Punjab's concerns in Parliament, sidelined AAP leader Raghav Chadha Sunday shared a video showing his interventions on key issues affecting the state. In the video, the Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab can be seen raising issues related to depleting groundwater levels, Bhagat Singh, and other state-centric matters. Describing the video as a small trailer, Chadha asserted that he will make a...

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Nearly 800 TTP terrorists killed in Afghanistan operation: Pakistan

Islamabad: Pakistan Sunday said nearly 800 Afghan Taliban terrorists have been killed in the ongoing operation launched by the security forces in Afghanistan. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar shared the latest update on operation Ghazab lil-Haq, giving a summary of the losses suffered by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also called Fitna Al Khawarij (FAK) and Afghan Taliban. Tarar said that at least 796 Fitna Al Khawarij and the Afghan Taliban personnel have...

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Horoscope April 6: Taurus to turn emotional, praise awaits Libra

From career choices and financial concerns to family moments and emotional well-being, today’s horoscope offers a blend of caution, encouragement and comfort. Ganesha’s insights for all 12 zodiac signs point out when to take initiative, when to ease off and how to navigate the day effectively. Aries:  You are deeply interested in the occult and the paranormal...

IPL 2026: RCB beat CSK by 43 runs in IPL

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs in their IPL match here Sunday. Sent in to bat, Devdutt Padikkal slammed a 29-ball 50, while opener Philip Salt made a 30-ball 46 to provide the platform. Skipper Rajat Patidar (48 off 19 balls) and Tim David (70 off 25 balls) then hit some lusty...

Iranian minister calls Donald Trump an ‘unstable, delusional figure.’

Dubai: Iran's culture minister Sunday dismissed President Donald Trump's latest threats, calling the US leader an "unstable, delusional figure." "Iranian society generally does not pay attention to his statements, as it believes he lacks personal, behavioral and verbal balance, and constantly shifts between contradictory positions," Sayed Reza Salihi-Amiri told The Associated Press in an interview Sunday. Trump...

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US asks satellite firms to halt Middle East imagery amid Iran war

Washington: The US government has asked top providers of satellite imagery to stop publishing photos from parts of the Middle East because of the Iran war, the company Planet Labs has said. Planet Labs and companies like it provide near-daily imagery crucial to reporting on regions where on-the-ground access for journalists is impossible, limited or unsafe. That...

Odisha govt bars transfer of officials engaged in census 2027 exercise

Govt to begin fieldwork for DCHB after Census 2027 phase one

New Delhi:  Two months after the first phase of the Census gets over, local bodies' government officials will collect granular data on civic amenities across 784 districts to come up with the country's District Census Handbook, or DCHB, containing a comprehensive record of civic infrastructure at the village and town level. In a letter to all states...

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Hrithik Roshan reacts to criticism over ‘Ramayana’s’ VFX

New Delhi: Hindi film star Hrithik Roshan expressed his thoughts on the ongoing debate over VFX in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana and lauded filmmakers who try to deliver new experience to the audience. Roshan shared a note on his Instagram handle Saturday and said several filmmakers, including his father Rakesh Roshan, risk the money and efforts to deliver...

Nearly 800 TTP terrorists killed in Afghanistan operation: Pakistan

Islamabad: Pakistan Sunday said nearly 800 Afghan Taliban terrorists have been killed in the ongoing operation launched by the security forces in Afghanistan. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar shared the latest update on operation Ghazab lil-Haq, giving a summary of the losses suffered by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also called Fitna Al Khawarij (FAK) and Afghan Taliban. Tarar...

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Opposition demands population-based SEBC quota, questions 11.25 per cent cap

Bhubaneswar: The BJD and Congress Sunday demanded provision of reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) students on the basis of their population ratio in Odisha and not just 11.25 per cent as announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The CM Saturday announced that the state cabinet has approved a proposal to raise the quotas...

 

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