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President Emmanuel Macron has responded to Donald Trump's personal comments regarding his marriage, calling the remarks "neither elegant nor appropriate" during a press conference.

Released on March 19, Aditya Dhar's directorial garnered mixed reviews upon its release. Weeks after the movie hit the theatres, the wife of Pak cop Chaudhry Aslam applauded Sanjay Dutt's performance in Dhurandhar.

Police said the couple first connected on social media in 2020. The woman was from Bihar, and her husband was from Madhya Pradesh. They were in a relationship for about five years before getting married in Patna on February 20 this year in the presence of their families.

Facing a sharp fuel price surge triggered by the Iran conflict, South Africa has cut its fuel levy by 3 rand for April to ease pressure on consumers. The move offers temporary relief, but prices are still expected to rise significantly. Officials say the government may extend support if the crisis continues, as households and businesses brace for higher transport and living costs.

Global markets are on edge after Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran “extremely hard,” triggering a sharp spike in oil prices. Crude surged over 7–9%, while gas prices have already jumped nearly 36% in recent weeks. Investors fear prolonged conflict could disrupt supply routes, pushing fuel costs even higher and deepening global economic uncertainty.

Air travel is getting more expensive as China and Taiwan raise airline surcharges in response to rising fuel costs. Carriers say the move is unavoidable as global jet fuel prices climb, pushing operational expenses higher. For passengers, this means pricier tickets and fewer budget options, with airlines warning that fare hikes could continue if the energy crunch deepens.

The news was confirmed by the defending Wimbledon singles champion Iga Swiatek on Thursday (April 2) as she announced high-profile Francisco Roig as her trainer ahead of the clay court season, which starts this week.

In 2026, Good Friday will be observed on April 3, which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Marked by prayer, fasting, and reflection, it holds deep spiritual significance and its date varies each year based on the lunar calendar tied to Easter.

Unimpeded transit of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is important for India because roughly 40% of the oil, 50% of the liquefied natural gas (LNG), and over 80% of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that the country imports flow through this route.

NASA's Artemis 2 mission launched April 1 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending four astronauts on a 10-day trip around the moon in an Orion capsule.

A machete-wielding man killed four children at a nursery in Kampala, Uganda. Police have arrested him while investigating the motive behind the attack.

Marking Shaneil Deo’s directorial debut, this ambitious project, which is shot in Hindi as well Telugu, is produced by Supriya Yarlagadda, co-produced by Suniel Narang, and presented by Annapurna Studios.

ECI announced 2026 Assembly polls for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, with voting across April and counting on May 4. By-elections in six states will also be held. Key states see single or multi-phase voting amid high political stakes and large electorates.

The ED conducted fresh raids on I-PAC executives in Bengaluru, Delhi, and Hyderabad on Thursday. The searches are part of an ongoing probe into the West Bengal coal smuggling case involving Rishi Raj Singh.

Vijay's Jana Gana Mana is not the film that's been waiting for its release day since January. As the world waits for the release, the actor has addressed the delay, saying that it was part of the conspiracy.

As announced on Thursday (April 2), MCA revealed plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium in the MMR. The project will be led by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and is set to become the second venue with a capacity exceeding 100,000, following Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.

Rosatom begins final evacuation of staff from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant after repeated strikes. Around 50 volunteers remain to maintain operations.

The tech industry is undergoing a major reset in 2026, with giants like Oracle, Amazon, and Atlassian cutting thousands of jobs. The layoffs aren’t just about cost-cutting—they reflect a deeper shift toward AI, automation, and infrastructure investments, as companies reshape their future in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

Global markets are on edge after Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran “extremely hard,” triggering a sharp spike in oil prices. Crude surged over 7–9%, while gas prices have already jumped nearly 36% in recent weeks. Investors fear prolonged conflict could disrupt supply routes, pushing fuel costs even higher and deepening global economic uncertainty.