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Five countries account for over a third of global maternal deaths, Lancet study finds

India, April 2 -- Five countries - including India - account for 36% of global maternal deaths, a new Lancet analysis finds India recorded 24,700 deaths in 2023, second only to Nigeria Global matern... Read More


Demand for PNG surges but connections lag

India, April 2 -- As Mumbai continues to grapple with an acute LPG shortage, the focus is now also on PNG, or piped natural gas. Residents across the city say they are facing prolonged delays in secur... Read More


Vasai child assault: 'Only a monster can do this,' says father

India, April 2 -- "Only a monster can do such a thing to a child, to take revenge on me. He should be hanged," says 32-year-old Atul Kondhare, of the brutal assault on his four-year-old son in a Vasai... Read More


Sanjiv Goenka recreates KL Rahul moment with Rishabh Pant; animated chat between LSG owner and captain after loss to DC

India, April 2 -- Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant and head coach Justin Langer were seen in a discussion with team owner Sanjiv Goenka on the field after their six-wicket defeat to Delhi Cap... Read More


"Aspire to transform Indian Navy into most formidable force in the world by 2047:" Rajnath Singh at Veer Sainik Samman

Thiruanathapuram, April 2 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday declared that the government of India aims to transform the Indian Navy into the world's most formidable force by 2047. Address... Read More


"Will affect Christians the most, and then Muslims": Congress' Imraan Masood on FCRA Bill

New Delhi, April 2 -- Congress MP Imraan Masood on Wednesday said that the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill is likely to impact Christians the most, followed by Muslims, and claimed th... Read More


Sci-tech revenue up 17% in March

Hanoi, April 2 -- Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam's science and technology sector surged in March, posting revenue of more than 516 trillion VND (20.6 billion USD), up 17% year-on-year, as government effort... Read More


One dead as major earthquake hits eastern Indonesia; tsunami warning lifted after 2 hours

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- A major 7.4-magnitude offshore quake struck the Northern Molucca Sea off Indonesia's historic spice island of Ternate early on April 2, the United States Geological Survey (USGS)... Read More


Chingrighata Metro work hurdle cleared, 6 dates for traffic blocks scheduled

Kolkata, April 2 -- About a week after the Supreme Court dismissed the state government's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court's order on the Orange Line Metro project, Kolkata Police and Rail Vik... Read More


World Autism Awareness Day 2026: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Theme & Why Awareness Matters Now | All You Need to Know

India, April 2 -- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is becoming the most important topic of the discussion in India, recognising the early signs and accessing the right support remains complex and overwh... Read More