Hotel gets licence to sell liquor in dry state Gujarat, row erupts
Gujarat Home Department has officially granted liquor licence to hotel Lords Inn in dry state Gujarat's Porbandar. "Everyone knows...reality of prohibition," Congress leader Kantibhai Budhecha said. In a dry state like Gujarat, Home Department grants liquor licences to premium hotels (typically 3-star and above) under Prohibition Act to cater specifically to authorised permit holders and tourists.
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Gujarat Home Department has officially granted liquor licence to hotel Lords Inn in dry state Gujarat's Porbandar. "Everyone knows...reality of prohibition," Congress leader Kantibhai Budhecha said. In a dry state like Gujarat, Home Department grants liquor licences to premium hotels (typically 3-star and above) under Prohibition Act to cater specifically to authorised permit holders and tourists.
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King who can't get ballroom approved: Trump on 'No Kings' protest
Referring to 'No Kings' protest against himself, US President Trump jokingly said, "They call me King now, do you believe it? I'm such a king I can't get a ballroom approved." His remark comes after US judge temporarily halted construction of $400 million ballroom at White House. "I could be doing lot more if I was a king," he added.
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Referring to 'No Kings' protest against himself, US President Trump jokingly said, "They call me King now, do you believe it? I'm such a king I can't get a ballroom approved." His remark comes after US judge temporarily halted construction of $400 million ballroom at White House. "I could be doing lot more if I was a king," he added.
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Meta building 'elite' AI team to keep users hooked to Instagram & Facebook
Meta is building a team of "elite" AI researchers to optimise its algorithm to keep users hooked to Facebook and Instagram, reported Business Insider, citing job listings. The team titled MRS Research will closely work with Meta's ads division to support the ad performance and serve the users more relevant ads. TikTok's former executive, Yang Song, will lead the team.
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04:26 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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Meta is building a team of "elite" AI researchers to optimise its algorithm to keep users hooked to Facebook and Instagram, reported Business Insider, citing job listings. The team titled MRS Research will closely work with Meta's ads division to support the ad performance and serve the users more relevant ads. TikTok's former executive, Yang Song, will lead the team.
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Why are middle managers often the first to be laid off?
Middle management layer is usually first to be laid off due to cost cutting, as they represent significant portion of salary budgets without being directly tied to revenue generation. Another reason is structural simplification. However, experts caution that eliminating this layer without redesigning workflows can lead to decision bottlenecks, employee disengagement and lack of accountability.
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04:25 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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Middle management layer is usually first to be laid off due to cost cutting, as they represent significant portion of salary budgets without being directly tied to revenue generation. Another reason is structural simplification. However, experts caution that eliminating this layer without redesigning workflows can lead to decision bottlenecks, employee disengagement and lack of accountability.
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Grossly vulgar, shocked to core: Court as it orders Honey Singh's 'Volume 1' to be deleted
Delhi HC has ordered removal of rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah's 'Volume 1' song from all platforms. Court expressed disappointment and called it "grossly vulgar". It was dealing with a plea seeking deletion of videos and audios of the song, when Justice Purushaindra Kaurav said the "conscience of the court is shocked to its absolute core".
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Delhi HC has ordered removal of rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah's 'Volume 1' song from all platforms. Court expressed disappointment and called it "grossly vulgar". It was dealing with a plea seeking deletion of videos and audios of the song, when Justice Purushaindra Kaurav said the "conscience of the court is shocked to its absolute core".
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Indian clearing house hikes margin requirements for dollar-rupee forwards
The Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL) has imposed an additional margin on dollar-rupee forward trades amid heightened market volatility. The CCIL levied a volatility margin of 25% of the initial margin with immediate effect under its foreign exchange forward segment regulations. The measure will also apply to the dollar-rupee options segment.
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04:42 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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The Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL) has imposed an additional margin on dollar-rupee forward trades amid heightened market volatility. The CCIL levied a volatility margin of 25% of the initial margin with immediate effect under its foreign exchange forward segment regulations. The measure will also apply to the dollar-rupee options segment.
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18 held over violence in West Bengal's Malda after SIR name deletions
West Bengal Police have arrested 18 people in connection with the violence that broke out in Malda district over the deletion of names in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Police are going through CCTV footage to make more arrests as investigation into the violence continues. This comes after Supreme Court criticised state government over nine-hour gherao of judicial officers.
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04:59 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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West Bengal Police have arrested 18 people in connection with the violence that broke out in Malda district over the deletion of names in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Police are going through CCTV footage to make more arrests as investigation into the violence continues. This comes after Supreme Court criticised state government over nine-hour gherao of judicial officers.
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I hated every minute of The Hundred: James Anderson
England fast bowling legend James Anderson, who was a part of Manchester Originals and played three matches in The Hundred last year, said that he hated every minute of the competition. The 43-year-old took two wickets at an economy rate of 10.92. He did not put his name forward for the auction this year.
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04:57 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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England fast bowling legend James Anderson, who was a part of Manchester Originals and played three matches in The Hundred last year, said that he hated every minute of the competition. The 43-year-old took two wickets at an economy rate of 10.92. He did not put his name forward for the auction this year.
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Rupee posts biggest one-day gain in over 12 years, closes at 93.10 against dollar
The Indian rupee on Thursday recorded its biggest one-day gain in over 12 years. The currency surged 2% to a peak of 92.83 against the US dollar, rebounding from a record low of 95.21 hit in the previous session, before closing at 93.10. The rally follows RBI measures to curb arbitrage and speculative trades betting against the rupee.
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05:09 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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The Indian rupee on Thursday recorded its biggest one-day gain in over 12 years. The currency surged 2% to a peak of 92.83 against the US dollar, rebounding from a record low of 95.21 hit in the previous session, before closing at 93.10. The rally follows RBI measures to curb arbitrage and speculative trades betting against the rupee.
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Why is silver falling more than gold today?
Silver shed almost 20% in March, according to CNBC-TV18 reported. Silver’s fall compared to gold highlights its higher volatility, India Today reported. While gold is mainly seen as a safe-haven asset, silver is also linked to industrial demand. This makes silver more sensitive to changes in global growth outlook and market sentiment, leading to larger price swings.
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05:03 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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Silver shed almost 20% in March, according to CNBC-TV18 reported. Silver’s fall compared to gold highlights its higher volatility, India Today reported. While gold is mainly seen as a safe-haven asset, silver is also linked to industrial demand. This makes silver more sensitive to changes in global growth outlook and market sentiment, leading to larger price swings.
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Why was Raghav Chadha sacked by AAP as Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha?
While AAP hasn't revealed why Raghav Chadha, once its key face, was removed as Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha, several reports claimed a rift had been brewing for a few months. Raghav hadn't publicly commented after Arvind Kejriwal was discharged in liquor policy case. He appeared to distance himself from AAP after Delhi loss and focused on other policy decisions.
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05:21 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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While AAP hasn't revealed why Raghav Chadha, once its key face, was removed as Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha, several reports claimed a rift had been brewing for a few months. Raghav hadn't publicly commented after Arvind Kejriwal was discharged in liquor policy case. He appeared to distance himself from AAP after Delhi loss and focused on other policy decisions.
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Who is Smita Ghosh, Indian-origin lawyer challenging Trump's citizenship order?
Indian-American lawyer Smita Ghosh, who is challenging US President Trump's executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship, is Senior Appellate Counsel at the Constitutional Accountability Center (CAC). She holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School & a PhD in American Legal History. She has served as research fellow at Georgetown University Law Center.
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05:32 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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Indian-American lawyer Smita Ghosh, who is challenging US President Trump's executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship, is Senior Appellate Counsel at the Constitutional Accountability Center (CAC). She holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School & a PhD in American Legal History. She has served as research fellow at Georgetown University Law Center.
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We don't see Iran's navy sailing or aircraft flying: US
Amid the US-Israel-Iran war, Commander of US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, said, "We don't see their (Iran) navy sailing...We don't see their aircraft flying...and their air and missile defence systems have largely been destroyed." He added, "Now in our fifth week of the campaign...it's my operational assessment that we are making undeniable progress." The war began on February 28.
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05:56 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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Amid the US-Israel-Iran war, Commander of US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, said, "We don't see their (Iran) navy sailing...We don't see their aircraft flying...and their air and missile defence systems have largely been destroyed." He added, "Now in our fifth week of the campaign...it's my operational assessment that we are making undeniable progress." The war began on February 28.
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What does 'floccinaucinihilipilification', the 29-letter word used by HC mean?
While dismissing AAP leader Somnath Bharti's wife Lipika Mitra's criminal defamation against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Delhi HC used the 29-letter word 'floccinaucinihilipilification'. The word means valueless or worthless, and is pronounced as flok-si-naw-si-ny-hil-i-pil-i-fi-kay-shun. It has its origins in Latin and combines four words - flocci, nauci, nihili, and pili.
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05:55 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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While dismissing AAP leader Somnath Bharti's wife Lipika Mitra's criminal defamation against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Delhi HC used the 29-letter word 'floccinaucinihilipilification'. The word means valueless or worthless, and is pronounced as flok-si-naw-si-ny-hil-i-pil-i-fi-kay-shun. It has its origins in Latin and combines four words - flocci, nauci, nihili, and pili.
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Kissing a woman’s hand without consent can constitute sexual assault, rules Spain's SC
Spain's Supreme Court ruled that a man kissing a woman's hand without her consent can constitute sexual assault. The judgment came in a 2023 case wherein a man approached a woman at bus stop and kissed her hand. It found the encounter had exceeded mere harassment, stating that there had been "a clear sexual component because he kissed [her hand]."
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06:13 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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Spain's Supreme Court ruled that a man kissing a woman's hand without her consent can constitute sexual assault. The judgment came in a 2023 case wherein a man approached a woman at bus stop and kissed her hand. It found the encounter had exceeded mere harassment, stating that there had been "a clear sexual component because he kissed [her hand]."
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OpenAI teases new AI model 'Spud', to serve as base for ChatGPT
OpenAI President Greg Brockman has shared more details about the startup's upcoming model "Spud", saying it's built on two years of research. The model could act as a new base model for ChatGPT, according to Brockman. "I think it's going to be able to solve both much harder problems...It'll understand instructions [and] the context much better," he added.
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06:29 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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OpenAI President Greg Brockman has shared more details about the startup's upcoming model "Spud", saying it's built on two years of research. The model could act as a new base model for ChatGPT, according to Brockman. "I think it's going to be able to solve both much harder problems...It'll understand instructions [and] the context much better," he added.
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Why did Artemis II astronauts play cards before lifting off towards Moon?
Artemis II astronauts played a card game with NASA's chief astronaut Scott Tingle before heading to the launch pad today. It's a decades-old NASA tradition where the game, usually poker or blackjack, continues until the mission commander loses. The superstition holds that losing burns off the commander's bad luck, ensuring only good luck for the mission ahead.
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06:27 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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Artemis II astronauts played a card game with NASA's chief astronaut Scott Tingle before heading to the launch pad today. It's a decades-old NASA tradition where the game, usually poker or blackjack, continues until the mission commander loses. The superstition holds that losing burns off the commander's bad luck, ensuring only good luck for the mission ahead.
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India to attend talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
India will attend the discussions initiated by the UK to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, said Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will be attending the virtual meeting, he added. Earlier, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said they would host a meeting of 35 countries for the reopening of the passage on Thursday.
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06:43 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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India will attend the discussions initiated by the UK to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, said Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will be attending the virtual meeting, he added. Earlier, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said they would host a meeting of 35 countries for the reopening of the passage on Thursday.
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No one should escape alive if enemy attempts ground invasion: Iran
Amid US-Israel-Iran war, Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami warned enemies saying, "If the enemy attempts a ground operation...not a single one should escape alive." His remark came after US President Donald Trump said that the US forces are preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, including raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near Strait of Hormuz.
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06:41 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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Amid US-Israel-Iran war, Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami warned enemies saying, "If the enemy attempts a ground operation...not a single one should escape alive." His remark came after US President Donald Trump said that the US forces are preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, including raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near Strait of Hormuz.
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Nitish Kumar set to resign as Bihar CM on April 10
Nitish Kumar is set to resign as Bihar's Chief Minister on April 10 after taking oath as a Rajya Sabha member, according to reports. He had already resigned as an MLC on March 30. A new Chief Minister is expected to be sworn in on April 14, along with a fresh cabinet. Nitish Kumar is Bihar's longest-serving CM.
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06:54 pm Thursday, 02 April, 2026
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Nitish Kumar is set to resign as Bihar's Chief Minister on April 10 after taking oath as a Rajya Sabha member, according to reports. He had already resigned as an MLC on March 30. A new Chief Minister is expected to be sworn in on April 14, along with a fresh cabinet. Nitish Kumar is Bihar's longest-serving CM.
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