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Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign

The U.S. leader praised Pakistan's eally great Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and powerful army chief Asim Munir for their role in brokering the

T.N. Assembly election: Surveillance stepped up in Manachanallur after complaints of distribution of gifts, cash

Manipur Chief Minister Launches Four Digital Platforms for Smart Governance

Imphal, April 16: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched four digital platforms on Thursday aimed at enhancing governance and service del

Chinese National Film Work Meeting Held in Ningbo

Ningbo, April 16: The 2026 Chinese National Film Work Meeting took place from April 15 to 16 in Ningbo, located in eastern Chinas Zhejiang provin

Census will list caste, says Amit Shah, rules out Muslim women's quota

From earthen pots to lemons, summer staples get costlier as demand picks up across Bengaluru

Retailing at around80 per kg in January, lemons are now being sold at 150 to 180 per kg, with tradersanticipatinga further rise to 220-250 per kg

Bihar Legislator Osama Shahab Accused of Land Grabbing, FIR Filed

Patna, April 17: Osama Shahab, a legislator from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) representing Ragunathpur in Bihars Siwan district, has been accus

Hotel gutted in major fire mishap

Womens Reservation Bill: A Call to Action from BJP Leader Dilip Jaiswal

Patna, April 17: Senior BJP leader Dilip Jaiswal has expressed strong support for the Womens Reservation Bill, also known as the Nari Shakti Vand

Jammu and Kashmir Agency Files Charges in Doctor Terror Module Case

Srinagar, April 17: The Jammu and Kashmir state investigation agency has filed a charge sheet in a significant terror conspiracy case. Ten accuse

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Congress and BJP in direct fight in the parched Aranthangi constituency

The constituency has a 42-km-long coastline stretching from Kattumavadi to Enathi with 32 fishing hamlets; poor roads, acute drinking water short

Citizens demand all-day park access amid rising heat in city

In a first, K-RERA orders BDA to pay 56.03 lakh compensation to NPKL site owner over delay in providing basic amenities

Ursula von der Leyen Welcomes Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Emphasizes Need for Lasting Peace

New Delhi, April 17: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has welcomed the recently declared ten-day ceasefire in the Isra

Should the Mythos AI model raise cybersecurity alarms?

Karnataka Folklore University under scanner for offering PG courses unrelated to its specialisation

T.N. election 2026: West Asia conflict eclipses election debates among Muslims in Ramanathapuram

Iran draws near-universal sympathy in Ramanathapuram, though the Muslim population is largely not Shia

Tamil Nadu election 2026: How a stool makes a huge difference at polling booth

Members of Tamil Nadu Dwarfism Association have reiterated a set a demands they have always made when the hustings is round the corner

Late-Night Parliament Session Discusses Womens Reservation Bill, Speaker Praises Female Participation

New Delhi, April 17: The Parliament held discussions late into the night regarding three significant bills related to womens reservation, constit

15th International Garden Expo Kicks Off in Wenzhou, China

Beijing, April 17: The 15th China International Garden Expo has officially commenced in Wenzhou, located in the southeastern province of Zhejiang

The Majestic Lakshmi Narayan Temple: A Testament to Unique Architecture and Heritage

Orchha, April 17: The festival of Akshaya Tritiya, a day of eternal significance, falls on April 19. This day is dedicated to the worship of Lord

Ensuring a Smooth Pilgrimage Experience is Our Priority: CM Dhami

Rudraprayag, April 17: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a ground inspection of the Char Dham pilgrimage routes and facili

Rajasthan Government Launches Major Initiative to Preserve Oran Lands in Jaisalmer

Jaipur, April 17: In a significant move towards environmental conservation, the Rajasthan government has reserved Oran (sacred groves) land in Ja

Assam CM Criticizes Mamata Banerjee, Highlights Benefits of Delimitation for Eastern States

Guwahati, April 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday. H

Caste, Logistics, Digital Tools: How India Will Count 1.4 Billion People

More than 3 million officials, mostly school teachers, will physically visit every house, knock on every door and count every single person livin

Wasbir Hussain | Indias Opportunity Or Risk As Myanmar Mask Shifts?

For India, Myanmar remains a geopolitical hinge -- linking South Asia to Southeast Asia and forming the land bridge for its Act East policy

Northern Gujarat Postal Sector Achieves 25% Revenue Growth, Surpassing 246.79 Crores in FY 2025-26

Ahmedabad, April 17: The Northern Gujarat postal sector has reported a remarkable revenue growth of 25.07% for the fiscal year 2025-26, reaching

Pappu Yadav Criticizes Government on Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 17: During a debate in the Lok Sabha on the Womens Reservation Bill, independent MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yada

Alliterative expression as the Dravidian movements political weapon

Alliterative slogans shaped Tamil Nadu politics, with leaders like Annadurai and Karunanidhi using them to connect with the masses and win suppor

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Cleanliness, safety, housing top agenda of many women candidates in Chennai

NTKsAyeshasays traffic congestion has to be addressed immediately inTriplicane; AIADMKs Gokula Indira seeks increased patrol for womens safety an

NDA Leaders Affirm Public Trust in PM Modi Amidst Opposition Protests

New Delhi, April 17: As women across the nation openly praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Womens Reservation Bill, the opposition creat

Allahabad HCdeclines to quash FIR against schoolgirls booked underU.P.s anti-conversion Act

Opposition Will Face Consequences Over Womens Reservation Bill: Rita Bahuguna Joshi

Prayagraj, April 17: Senior BJP leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi emphasized the urgency of the Womens Reservation Bill, stating that after years of wai

Labour-intensive sectors see steep fall in exports in March

The fiscal year 2026 brought a mixed bag for India's exports. On one hand, engineering goods, electronics, and pharmaceuticals excelled, driving

Tragic Road Accident in Madhya Pradesh Claims Lives of Four Women

Shivpuri, April 17: A devastating road accident occurred in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of four women and leaving over 22 o

ITIs in Delhi to be modernised to match industry standards, saysCMO

Kirloskar Brothers all pumped up to draw inspiration from nature

Rama Kirloskar, a leader at Kirloskar Brothers and Kirloskar Ebara Pumps, finds inspiration in nature for her business strategies. She believes a

Seed industry seeks policy support amid input cost increase

The turbulence in West Asia is starting to have a notable impact on India's seed industry, causing costs to soar. In response, companies are urgi

Delhi HC takes on record Kejriwals additional affidavit in judge recusal plea

FSSAI acts tough against the use of banned artificial ripeners in fruits

India's food regulator, FSSAI, has ordered states to crack down on illegal fruit ripening methods, particularly the use of banned calcium carbide

Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba Advocates for Two Lok Sabha Seats in Parliament

New Delhi, April 17: In a late-night session of Parliament, the Nari Shakti Vandan Act was discussed. During this session, Dr. Indra Hang Subba,

US Says Lebanon Commits To Stopping Hezbollah Attacks On Israel

The US State Department said that the ceasefire reached between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday entails a commitment by Beirut to prevent any Hezb

IBM 5150 changed personal computing forever: How the 44-year-old PC revolutionized the modern tech world

IBM first personal computer history: The IBM 5150 Personal Computer, launched in August 1981, revolutionized computing by making it accessible to

HC questions SRB approach in Priyadarshini Mattoo case convicts premature release plea

IPL 2026: Prabhsimran, Iyer, Arshdeep help PBKS continue unbeaten run, down MI by 7 wickets

Punjab Kings continued their winning streak by defeating Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. Half-centuries from Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iy

8th Pay Commission: Government staff seek Rs 69,000 minimum pay, DA merger proposal

Government employees are pushing for major changes in pay and pensions with the Eighth Central Pay Commission. They want a higher basic salary an

Owaisi Urges Government to Consider Minority and Southern States Interests

New Delhi, April 17: Asaduddin Owaisi, the president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and a Member of Parliament, voiced con

Rajasthan: SDM and Two Employees Arrested in Bribery Case, 4 Lakh Cash Seized

Jaipur, April 17: The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) took significant action against corruption on Thursday, arresting Kajal Meena, the S

PanSTARRS comet: Rare celestial event set to light up skies heres how and when to watch

Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) is emerging as one of the most anticipated skywatching events of 2026. Discovered in September 2025 by Pan-STARRS, th

Metro 2039 Returns: Why is this the darkest Chapter yet for the iconic post-apocalyptic shooter series?

Metro 2039 is revealed as the next installment in the popular post-apocalyptic shooter series. Players return to the Moscow Metro tunnels. A new

Census 2027 gets under way, door-to-door survey up next

Exercise scheduled to continue until May 15; first phase focuses on gathering dataon housing conditions and access to basic amenities; each enume

AI Development in India Must Focus on Affordability and Efficiency, Says Bureau Official

New Delhi, April 17: Ravi Shankar Prajapati, Joint Director of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, emphasized on Thursday that Indias artificial int

Local Girl Harshita Verma Achieves 99.8% in CBSE Class 10 Exams

Kathua, April 17: Sixteen-year-old Harshita Verma from Gujjar Chak village, located just 500 meters to 1 kilometer from the India-Pakistan intern

Noida workers stir: Unrest hastens search for national floor wage rate

The move comes in the backdrop of the recent unrest in the NCR with factory workers demanding higher wages after the implementation of the labour

Amit Shah Refutes Oppositions Misleading Claims on Delimitation: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, April 17: Amidst the political uproar over the delimitation issue, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has launched a sharp attack on th

Pakistans Role in Iran-U.S. Talks: More PR Than Reality, Report Claims

Stockholm, April 17: A recent report suggests that Pakistan played a significant role as a peace mediator during the Iran-U.S. talks held in Isla

ET Family Business Awards: Inox Air Products wins Emerging Titans category

Inox Air Products has been recognized in the Emerging Titans category for its revenue durability and expansion into clean energy. The joint ventu

DC Edit | Tri-colour On World Top Chess Tables

On Wednesday, Vaishali Rameshbabu turned the tables on a tight field to defeat Russias Kateryna Lagno in the final round and edged ahead of Bibis

Mirwaiz urges Centre to release Engineer Rashid, says MPs dad critical

Thermax: Putting best foot forward to help reduce carbon footprint

Thermax is leading the way in sustainable industrial growth. The company focuses on climate-aligned strategies and decarbonizing manufacturing. T

ACB Arrests ADE For Taking Bribe

The ACB Nalgonda Range unit registered the case against Saidulu after he was allegedly caught red-handed while demanding and accepting the money

'Had a very good talk': Trump on 40-min phone call with 'friend' PM Modi

Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister Advocates for Womens Representation in Parliament

Vadodara, April 17: Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi stated on Thursday that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam aims to ensure 33% rese

NIA Seeks Custody of 12 Accused in Mothabari Violence Case

Kolkata, April 17: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has requested custody of 12 individuals among the 49 arrested in connection with the M

J&K Police file chargesheet against 10 accused part of doctors terror module

The accused formed a highly clandestine module, actively engaged in radicalisation, recruitment, and operational preparations for carrying out te

Edappadi Palaniswami will be punished for his betrayalon May 4: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

On the allegation of Palaniswami that DMK is speaking against womens reservation, Stalin says the matter is about delimitation, not reservation;

ET Family Business Awards: The great Indian family's a tradition, nurtured at home to take on the world

The ET's Family Business Awards jury convened to celebrate the significant role of family-owned enterprises in India's economy. Chaired by Preeth

PG First Year Student Dies By Suicide At OGH

Dr Naik was a native of Tallagadda thanda in Jadcherlas Korigala mandal. His hostel mate Dr Madhu disclosed that for the past few weeks Dr Naik w

India Strengthens Ties at Portugals Independence Day Celebration

New Delhi, April 17: Indian Foreign Ministry Secretary (West) Siby George represented India at the celebration of Portugals Independence Day and

Distribution of 8,000 gift coupons: DMK supporters booked

DMK supporters allegedly made door-to-door visits to distribute the gift coupons

Delhis Lieutenant Governor Reviews Fire Service Summer Action Plan

New Delhi, April 17: Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu conducted a review of the Delhi Fire Services Summer Action Plan on Thursday. The focus of t

Congress Suspends 5 MLAs Who Cross-Voted In Haryana Rajya Sabha Polls

The party's Disciplinary Committee had issued show-cause notices to the MLAs. Only two of the five MLAs appeared before the panel to submit their

Over 10 Lakh Travelled To India Since Start Of Middle East Tensions: Centre

The government continues to take necessary steps to ensure preparedness and smooth functioning across key sectors amid the evolving situation in

Two ophthalmologists win awards for educational films

Andhra Pradesh HC Questions Authority of PP to File Criminal Petition Against Jana Sena Chief Pawan Kalyan

A single judge bench of Justice Yadavalli Lakshmana Rao held a hearing here on Thursday on the matter and asked how the public prosecutor could f

DCC President Nagesh Reddy Questions MP Arvind Over Turmeric Board Claims

Addressing reporters at the Congress office, Nagesh Reddy said farmers continue to protest despite the formation of the board, questioning its ef

ED flags Rs 11,600 crore 'proceeds of crime' in RHFL, RCFL probe

The Enforcement Directorate has alleged over 11,600 crore as proceeds of crime in a money laundering probe involving Reliance Home Finance and Re

Congress Has Always Supported Womens Reservation: Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur, April 17: Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, stated on Thursday that the Congress party has alw

Kia creates exclusive parking at Rajinikanths tribute event

LPG autorickshaws wait in queues as fuel outlets go dry

Two held for sexual assault on minor boys

Lokesh Pushes for Infra Upgrade, Enrolment Drive in Schools

Lokesh directed the departments to pool funds and complete the works at the earliest, while identifying schools without permanent buildings in ag

Cases filed in Madras High Court regarding Vijay and Tamilisai Soundararajans assets

Litigants have sought an inquiry by Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) as it had been sought in another case filed against Deputy Chi

Madhya Pradesh Police Mandates Written Justification for Arrests

Bhopal, April 17: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the rights of arrested individuals, the Madhya Pradesh Police has implemented a ne

ET Family Business Awards: Muthoot FinCorp's journey from a modest Kerala based player to a national giant

Muthoot FinCorp, a family business with roots tracing back to 1887, has evolved into a nationwide financial services player, earning the ET Famil

South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Weapons Charges

Cape Town, April 17: South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for weapons-related offenses. Malem

ET Family Business Awards: Off the beaten highway, A ticket to ride in 160 countries

Balkrishna Industries Ltd, or BKT, is a major player in the global off-highway tyre market. Exports are crucial, driving significant revenue. The

2026 tax refund investing: Top 5 blue-chip stocks like Apple and Walmart to grow your money fast

Tax refunds in 2026 may be higher due to new rules like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Instead of spending, people can invest in strong stocks f

CM Pushes for 15% Growth With Micro-Macro Planning

CM urges micro-macro planning to meet Andhra Pradesh GSDP targets

Irfan Khans Heartwarming Gesture for His Wife Amid Illness

Mumbai, April 17: The legendary actor Irfan Khan may no longer be with us, but his memories continue to resonate in the hearts of many. His son,