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For Musk's Starlink, India approval could unlock emerging markets

BENGALURU, India: A major regulatory breakthrough in India could mark a turning point for Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet venture, unlocking billions in potential and setting the stage for broader expansion across emerging markets.

Analysts say that if Starlink wins approval to operate in India—something it has been waiting on since 2022—it will not only t

"Price-hike demon...": Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy attacks Karnataka govt

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 2 (ANI): Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday attacked the Karnataka government after the state government increased the sales tax on diesel, resulting in a price hike of Rs 2 per litre and labeled the government a 'Price Hike Demon.'

'Diesel price hiked by Rs 2 per litre!! Another shock for the people of Karnataka from the anti-people price-hike demon government! The Karn

Artists stage powerful drama to highlight situation in Tibet

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Tibetan artists stage an inaugural theatre performance of 'A Fearless Voice', a powerful drama to show the situation inside Tibet.

The show is organised by the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) and performed by Tibet Theatre artists at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts in the North Indian hill town Dharamshala on Tuesday evening.

These artists will r

Gujarat: PM Modi expresses grief over Banaskantha firecracker godown accident, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over a firecracker explosion in the Banaskantha region of Gujarat that claimed 18 lives and announced the ex-gratia of 2 lakh rupees to the next of kin of each deceased.

'Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the explosion at a firecracker factory in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May

Tamil Nadu: 13 fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison reach Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): Thirteen fishermen who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly for cross-border fishing were released from prison and reached Chennai Airport, Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday night.

These fishermen were arrested on February 19 and 20 from Rameswaram in the Ramanathapuram district, allegedly for cross-border fishing.

Subsequently, on March 30, the Sri Lankan go

"Keeping eye on developments": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Waqf Amendment Bill

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Tuesday attacked the central government over the Waqf Amendment Bill and said that they are keeping an eye on the developments.

'We are watching what the representatives of Saugat-e-Modi are doing? What stand will JDU, TDP MPs take? We also gave suggestions in JPC, we are keeping an eye on the developments. This country belongs to

"Have practised those shots a lot in nets": Prabhsimran Singh on his sweeps and switch-hits during IPL 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Following his team's eight-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Punjab Kings (PBKS) opener and wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh revealed the reason behind playing the shots like sweeps and switch hits in the 13th clash of the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league.

Iyer-led PBKS continued to stamp their authority as relentless hitting from Prabhsi

Tariffs will go into effect immediately, says White House

Washington, DC [US], April 2 (ANI): In a move that's left many on edge, President Trump's highly anticipated tariffs are set to take effect sooner than some had expected--as in immediately, the White House said Tuesday.

Although many details remain unknown, perhaps even to Trump himself, the administration's 'Liberation Day' trade policy announcement is expected to be the most aggressive tariff move yet by the mo

J-K: Pakistan Army violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch, Indian Army retaliates

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire agreement by firing at Indian positions across the Line of Control (LoC) in the KG Sector, Poonch, on Tuesday.

The troops of the Nangi Tekri Battalion, under the aegis of the Krishna Ghati Brigade of the Indian Army, retaliated strongly.

Further details are awaited.

Earlier, the security forces intensified sea

"CM took firm decision...": BJP leader Gyaneshwar Patil on liquor ban at 19 religious places in MP

New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gyaneshwar Patil on Tuesday thanked Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for banning liquor in 19 religious places in the state and said that the CM took a firm decision.

'On behalf of the people of Madhya Pradesh and Sanatanis, I thank CM Mohan Yadav...It was seen that people used to go for darshan with great devotion, but there used to

"Long-pending demand...": BJP leader Anil Firojiya on liquor ban at 19 religious places in MP

New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil Firojiya on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for banning liquor in 19 religious places in the state.

'Congratulations and gratitude to the CM and his cabinet who made such a good decision. Ujjain is a religious city. It was a long-pending demand of the seers as well as the public to ban liquor...As

"This is the start we required...": PBKS skipper Iyer after win over LSG

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Following his team's eight-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Punjab Kings (PBKS) Shreyas Iyer expressed happiness with his team's win and how the players executed their roles and plans to perfection.

Iyer-led PBKS continued to stamp their authority as relentless hitting from Prabhsimran Singh, Iyer and Nehal Wadhera after a measured bowling effort helped t

"Still assessing the conditions at our home ground": LSG skipper Pant after loss to PBKS

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Following his side's loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant that the team is still assessing the conditions as it was their first game at home stadium of Ekana Stadium in Lucknow and they were 20-25 runs short.

Pant-led LSG could not make their fans happy during the start of their campaign at home as not only the captain's own

95% of Agartala smart city project completed: Tripura CM Saha

Agartala (Tripura) [India], April 2 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday informed the State Assembly that almost 95 per cent of the work under Agartala Smart City Mission has already been completed and remaining works are expected to be completed by May 2025.

CM Saha shared this while replying to a calling attention notice moved by MLA Gopal Chandra Roy on Tuesday, the last day of the Budget Sessio

Vivienne Westwood's fashion show in Mumbai: Kareena, Aditya Roy Kapur, Twinkle Khanna mark stylish presence

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): Bollywood celebrities on Tuesday night gathered together under one roof to celebrate Vivienne Westwood's first-ever fashion show in India.

The star-studded affair gala, which was set against the backdrop of Mumbai's iconic Gateway of India, saw stars like Kareena Kapoor, Twinkle Khanna, Aditya Roy Kapur, Mira Rajput, and Janhvi Kapoor among others, in attendance. All