Powerful 7.4 quake jolts Indonesia; tsunami warning issued for coastal regions
InternationalDisasterApril 2, 2026 6:30 AM

Powerful 7.4 quake jolts Indonesia; tsunami warning issued for coastal regions

Jakarta, April 2 (IANS) A powerful 7.4-magnitude offshore earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a warning from a US monitoring agency about the possibility of “hazardous tsunami waves” within a 1,000-kilometre radius of the epicentre.

Envoy-designate Abhay Kumar meets Azerbaijan FM, presents letter of credence

April 2, 2026 12:16 AM

New Delhi/ Baku, April 1 (IANS) India’s newly appointed Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, formally presented a copy of his Letter of Credence to Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations.​

Zendaya reveals why she won’t confirm marriage with Tom Holland

April 2, 2026 12:01 AM

Los Angeles, April 2 (IANS) Hollywood actress Zendaya has opened up on the marriage rumours with Tom Holland. The actress, who is promoting her new film ‘The Drama’ alongside costar Robert Pattinson maintained a stoic silence, so far.

Football: Borussia Dortmund in unrest after Schlotterbeck's announcement

April 2, 2026 12:01 AM

Berlin (Germany), April 1 (IANS) Tensions are rising at Borussia Dortmund after center-back Nico Schlotterbeck said a contract extension sought by the club remains far from being agreed.

  • IPL 2026: ‘Happy with the bowling', says Axar Patel after making a winning start

    April 1, 2026 11:47 PM

    Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel credited his side’s awareness and execution with the ball for setting up a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, highlighting how they made the most of helpful new-ball conditions before sealing the chase through a crucial middle-overs partnership.

  • IPL 2026: Pant rues ‘extra runs’ for close defeat against Delhi Capitals

    April 1, 2026 11:36 PM

    Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant lamented the defeat, pointing to the extra runs conceded as the decisive factor in their loss to Delhi Capitals, who chased down 142 with relative comfort after early hiccups, winning the match by six wickets.

"मैं बनूंगा मुख्यमंत्री, Mamata सरकार को उखाड़ फेकेंगे", Humayun Kabir का बड़ा बयान!
April 1, 2026 9:01 PM

"मैं बनूंगा मुख्यमंत्री, Mamata सरकार को उखाड़ फेकेंगे", Humayun Kabir का बड़ा बयान!

मुर्शिदाबाद, पश्चिम बंगाल: हुमायूं कबीर का दावा मुसलमान मुख्यमंत्री बनना चाहिए। सारे मुस्लिम वोट, माइनॉरिटी बोर्ड मेरे पास आएंगे प्रतीक्षा कीजिए। मुर्शिदाबाद जिले का नवोदय विधानसभा क्षेत्र के अंदर डूबतला मैदान में आयोजित चुनाव प्रचार सभा में AJUP के हुमायूं कबीर के साथ उपस्थित AIMIM पार्टी के असदुद्दीन ओवैसी। हुमायूं कबीर को पास खड़ा करके ओवैसी साहब ने मंच से भाषण शुरू किया यह कहते हुए के सभी को शुक्रिया पश्चिम बंगाल के पहले चुनावी प्रचार के जनसभा में। हमारे गठबंधन को ज्यादा से ज्यादा समर्थन कीजिए और हमें वोट डालकर अपने इलाके का नेता चुनिए।#HumayunKabir #AsaduddinOwaisi #WestBengalPolitics #Murshidabad #AIMIM #ElectionCampaign #PoliticalStatement #MamataBanerjee