First plane converted to seaplane in India has a test flight on a Ganga Barrage

NEW DELHI: India on Monday for the first time saw a turboprop aircraft of a non-operational airline getting converted to a seaplane by getting floats affixed, and operating a test flight. The aircraft, a De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, conducted a test (maintenance) flight in Uttarakhand to and from the Ganga Barrage in Haridwar. … Read more

Rajya Sabha chairman rejects impeachment motion against poll body chief Gyanesh Kumar | India News

CEC Gyanesh Kumar (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Monday rejected the impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, who has been facing opposition’s heat over the pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the “conduct” of the recent assembly polls.It was the first time a notice was … Read more

Reliance Industries unit loading 2 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil: Report

A unit of Reliance Industries has reportedly started loading a 2-million-barrel shipment of Venezuelan crude. The oil has directly procured from state-run oil firm Petróleos de Venezuela, SA (PDVSA), according to a company document and shipping data on Monday, cited by Reuters.Reliance Industries secured a US general licence in February 2026, following an application in … Read more

AI, Sustainable Food Production in Focus at DY Patil Conference

Experts Explore Smart Biomanufacturing and AI-Driven Food Solutions PUNE: A two-day national conference on the growing role of artificial intelligence in biomanufacturing and sustainable food systems was held at D Y Patil International University earlier this week, bringing together experts from academia, industry and research institutions.Organised by the School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, the DBT-sponsored … Read more

10 simple ways to respect yourself (Even when no one else does)

Respecting yourself isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being kind, honest, and firm with yourself every day. When life throws comparison, neglect, disrespect, or misunderstanding your way, it’s easy to shrink, over‑explain, or keep trying harder to be “good enough.” But real self‑respect is the quiet decision to stop running after approval and start living … Read more

‘Might find a blanket and sleep here’: Australian cricketer mocks PSL schedule after back-to-back matches | Cricket News

Multan Sultans captain Ashton Turner joked that he might “find somewhere to get a blanket and a pillow and sleep here” after Multan Sultans were scheduled to play back-to-back matches at the Gaddafi Stadium.The comment came after Multan Sultans beat Quetta Gladiators on Sunday to register their third win of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) … Read more

‘Will continue war …’: Iran rejects temporary truce; sets condition for talks

Iran said on Monday it has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed through intermediaries, while rejecting a temporary truce in the war with the United States and Israel.The remarks came amid reports of renewed diplomatic efforts to halt the fighting. Reuters reported Monday that Iran and the US had … Read more

Shreya Ghoshal buys apartment worth Rs 29.7 crore in south Mumbai: Report |

Shreya Ghoshal has invested in a premium property in Mumbai, purchasing an apartment in Worli along with her parents, Shamishtha Ghoshal and Biswajit Ghoshal. The transaction, valued at Rs 29.70 crore, has been confirmed through property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards.According to records from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) accessed by Square Yards, … Read more

US stock market today (April 6, 2026): S&P 500 steady, Dow dips; oil swings on Iran war uncertainty

US stock markets showed tentative moves on Monday, with the S&P 500 inching higher while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped, as oil prices remained volatile ahead of President Donald Trump’s deadline on Iran, AP reported.The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in early trading, coming off its first weekly gain in six weeks. The Dow Jones … Read more