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State professional drama competition to begin in Thrissur on April 19

Five-day festival by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi to feature 10 plays at K.T. Muhammed Theatre

Ukraines National Security Secretary Meets Indian Officials to Discuss Bilateral Cooperation

New Delhi, April 17: Rustam Umerov, the Secretary of Ukraines National Security and Defense Council, met with Indias National Security Advisor Aj

Delimitation Bill aimed at 2029 poll advantage: Thomas Isaac

CPI(M) leader accuses BJP of using electoral revisions and seat redrawing to favour itself

VHP, Bajrang Dal Stage Protest Against Love Jihad in Dilsukhnagar

VHP district vice-president Purushottam Reddy, district joint secretary Sanjay Sharma, Matri Shakti representative Latashri, and others participa

Vibrant Villages Programme | LG Visits Sariah In Rajouri, Inaugurated Several Development Projects

Rajouri, Apr 17 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday emphasized that a nation is defined by its remotest village where our borders begin a

Employees JAC presses for PRC and clearance of pending bills, holds demonstrations across State

Census house mapping may end today, DC reviews progress

Telangana Forms Cabinet Sub-Committee for Rohith Vemula Act

Hyderabad, April 17: The Telangana government established a cabinet sub-committee on Friday. This committee will study the Rohith Vemula Telangan

Crackdown on illegal mining in Kuppam, granite lorry and sand-laden tractors seized

In name of women empowerment, BJP pushing dangerous delimitation exercise: TMC

Political tensions in West Bengal are heating up ahead of the Assembly elections, as Trinamool Congress (TMC) slammed BJP over the Delimitation B

Hubballi: ICI to create awareness on concrete technology

Sengottaiyan alleges Palaniswami set condition on Annamalai for BJP alliance

Employees Stage Protests Across Telangana for Resolution of Long-Pending Demands

CPS employees union also held protests, including at Bima Bhavan, highlighting lack of social security for over 2,300 retired CPS employees and s

Supreme Court Issues Notice on CBIs Appeal in Udaykumar Custodial Death Case

New Delhi, April 17: The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging th

Womens Reservation Bill Fails to Secure Majority in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 17: The Womens Reservation Bill has collapsed in the Lok Sabha after the government failed to secure a two-thirds majority. Lok

4,100 kg seized ganja destroyed in Tirupati

Constitution Amendment Bill Defeated in Lok Sabha

While 298 members voted in support of the Bill, 230 MPs voted against it. Out of 528 members who voted, the Bill required 352 votes for a two-thi

65-year-old security man at fireworks unit hacked to death near Virudhunagar

Probe into sexual abuse case against filmmaker Ranjith in final stage, say police

Special investigation team questions actor Bobby Kurian who was with the director when he was taken into custody on March 31

ECI issues guidelines for election camps outside polling stations

BMRCLs electrical and mechanical staff submit representation over operational and administrative concerns

The representation notes that managers and assistant managers are frequently engaged in multiple meetings, reducing their availability for core o

Demographic Changes in West Bengal: A Serious Concern, Claims CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, April 17: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis openly addressed several pressing issues on Friday, including West Bengals politic

District Collector orders probe into ration shortage at Edamalakkudy in Idukki

A shortage of over 64,000 kg of rice reported. Massive deficit in food grains unearthed after Edamalakudy panchayat president alerted Civil Suppl

Discussions with Anand and Pragg helped at Candidates, says Vaishali

The 24-year-old became the first Indian woman to win the prestigious tournament and thus qualified for the World title match against Ju of China

Postal voting gets under way in Tiruchi

Hospital holds health awareness programme for traffic police

Delimitation Bill Will Be Defeated in Parliament: Chidambaram

On the women's reservation, he said the Parliament has already passed it.

Not grades, marks will be awarded for SSLC third language: State govt tells Karnataka High Court

HC says that rules of the game cannot be changed midway while asking govt to adhere to October, 2025, circular on evaluation

Titanic relic frozen in time quite literally: Titanic passenger's 18K Gold watch frozen at sinking moment up for auctionhere's what it costs

A rare 18-carat gold watch, frozen at the exact moment the Titanic sank, is up for auction. Belonging to first-class passenger Frederick Sutton,

Delimitation Bill 2026 shelved after womens reservation amendment fails in Lok Sabha

The government has halted the Delimitation Bill. This decision follows the failure of the women's reservation amendment bill in the Lok Sabha. Th

Jharkhand Government Initiates Modernization of Medical Colleges and Hospitals

Ranchi, April 17: The Jharkhand government has launched a new initiative aimed at modernizing the infrastructure of government medical colleges a

NCBS Recruitment for Technical Trainee Positions Now Open

Bengaluru, April 17: A significant opportunity is on the horizon for young professionals eager to kickstart their careers at a prestigious instit

Riddles and Ribbing: Rahul Gandhis High-Voltage Speech Sparks Uproar

Opposition leader targets govt, mixes sharp attacks with humor

United Opposition defeats Constitutional Amendment Bill for womens quota

While 298 votes were polled in favour of the Bill, 230 were polled against, failing to meet the necessary two-thirds majority mark needed for a c

Major parties fail to nominate women in some key constituencies in Tiruchi district

Parties have promised several sops for women, but fall short when it comes to ensuring proportional representation in candidate selection

Smart City Push: ICCC Goes Live in Tirupati With Data-Driven Monitoring Systems

The system integrates an adaptive traffic control system with red light violation detection at 20 junctions and automatic number plate recognitio

Poll duty officials find two guns in car at upper Kodaikanal

Focus on source reduction to curb dengue, says Kozhikode DMO

School teacher suspended for campaigning for husband, a Congress candidate in Sankarankovil

Strait of Hormuz Open Amid Ongoing U.S. Naval Blockade on Iran: Donald Trump

Washington, April 17: The Strait of Hormuz has been declared fully open for commercial vessels amidst a ceasefire in the Middle East. However, th

Rs 200 crores money laundering case: Court issues notice to ED on Jacqueline Fernandes's plea to turn approver

Actress Jacqueline Fernandes has expressed her willingness to become an approver in the Rs. 200 crore money laundering case. The Patiala House co

Exciting Opportunity for Research Assistant Positions at NIT Calicut

Thiruvananthapuram, April 17: A remarkable opportunity has arisen for those aspiring to work at the National Institute of Technology (NIT). NIT C

Chittoor district to restore 3,106 tanks under Jaladhara

Initiative to boost groundwater recharge and strengthen irrigation support for farmers, says Collector

AIUTUC stages protest in Sandur backing Noida workers, condemns repression

I Was Honking, Why They Did Not Move Away, Says BLP MLAs Son After Ramming His Vehicle With 5 People, Video Goes Viral

MLA and Pritam Lodhi were written on the plates hanging in the rear and front of the vehicle: Eyewitnesses

UK Ex-US Envoy Mandelson Scandal: What We Know So Far

The files also appeared to show that Mandelson leaked sensitive documents to Epstein while he was a government minister from 2008 to 2010.

Serious Questions Arise in Jubeen Garg Financial Case, Next Hearing Scheduled for April 20

Guwahati, April 17: A court in Guwahati raised significant concerns on Friday regarding financial irregularities linked to renowned Assamese sing

Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, Bidar steps up vigil with special teams to prevent child marriages

Major Success in Jharkhand: Security Forces Eliminate Four Notorious Maoists

Ranchi, April 17: In a significant operation against Maoist insurgency, security forces achieved a major victory in Jharkhand on Friday. A fierce

Polls, political parties, and flowers

HMT Limited Recruitment: Apply for Various Positions by April 27

Bengaluru, April 17: Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) Limited has announced a recruitment drive for various positions, including Deputy Manager and

Rhythm of resilience: Hows BRC band is striking a new note

In a quiet corner of Kollam, adults with intellectual disabilities are transforming lives through music

New Zealand Triumphs Over Bangladesh by 26 Runs in First ODI

Dhaka, April 17: New Zealand secured a 26-run victory against Bangladesh in the first One Day International (ODI) match held on Friday. The match

Water level in Idukki reservoir drops to 36% of capacity

Power generation continues at near-maximum capacity at Moolamattom power plant

Shivamogga safari implements cooling measures for animals and visitors

High humidity levels make Palakkad heat more severe

Scientists at the IRTC, Mundur, say the intense heat experienced in the district is largely due to high humidity rather than temperature alone

Womens Quota Bill Fails Lok Sabha Test, Doesnt Get Two-Thirds Majority

New Delhi:The bill to amend the Womens Reservation Bill failed to clear a key hurdle after the Centre could not secure the votes needed for its p

It was embarrassing: Trump reflects on viral DoorDash burger delivery for no tax on tips push

Allahabad HC stays demolition of 48 properties in Auraiya, seeks state's response

The Allahabad High Court has halted the demolition of 48 homes and shops in Auraiya's Dibiyapur, ordering a status quo on the disputed properties

Probiotics and heart health: hype or real benefit?

The research on probiotics and cardiovascular health is real, growing, and worth taking seriously. However, it is not at a stage where broad clai

Didi: Delimitation Won't Help BJP To Stay In Power

The Trinamul Congress supremo told an Assembly election rally in Coochbehar of North Bengal, As I am holding a meeting, they are spreading lies b

Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Completely Open For All Commercial Vessels, Trump Welcomes Move

Tehran/Washington, Apr 17: Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels, a move welcomed by US Pre

Man ends life at Kattisangavi bridge in Kalaburagi district

Coimbatore North: candidates focus on MSMEs

UP wedding horror: 11-year-old thrown into burning tandoor over rasgullas, suffers severe burns

An 11-year-old boy suffered severe burns after allegedly being thrown into a burning tandoor at a wedding in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district. The

Tom Banton Out of IPL 2026; Connor Esterhuizen Joins Gujarat Titans

New Delhi, April 17: The Gujarat Titans (GT) have faced a significant setback in IPL 2026. Batter Tom Banton is out for the remainder of the seas

Activists oppose move to fell 196 trees for building Golf Training Academy at Pilikula

AP CM Sets Ambitious Swachh Targets: Visakhapatnam Leads State Rankings

CM pushes waste clearance, green parks, and air monitoring across AP

Karnataka Political Murders: BJP Welcomes Court Ruling in Congress MLAs Case

Bengaluru, April 17: The recent court ruling in the murder case of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda has been welcomed by R. Ashoka, the leader of the oppo

Use AI like Maharashtra, demand sugarcane growers in Belagavi

Irish proverb of the day: If you lie down with dogs, youll rise with fleas this old saying warns how bad company can change your life

Irish proverbs are short, simple sayings that give life advice in easy words. They talk about friendship, choices, actions, and wisdom. Many come

Women's reservation bill fails floor test in Lok Sabha as NDA falls short of two-thirds majority

The Women's Reservation Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha, failing to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority after intense debate. The ruling

Over 5,700 senior citizens, physically challenged cast votes through postal ballots in Tirunelveli; polling by personnel on essential services on

Quote of the day by Quentin Tarantino: 'One of the privileges you have of living the life of an artist and creating your own...' advice on creativity, responsibility and discipline by Oscar-winning screenwriter, actor and director of Pulp Fiction

Quote of the day by Quentin Tarantino: Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino shares insights on the creative life. He explains that artists enjoy freedom i

Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer, says Trump

United States President Donald Trump has announced a significant shift in policy. Israel is now prohibited from conducting airstrikes in Lebanon.

From delivery hubs to decision centres: Indias GCCs reshape the global enterprise

At DevSparks 2026 in Pune, leaders from MetLife Global Capability Center and Allvue Systems discussed how GCCs in India are moving beyond deliver

Amit Shah Addresses Womens Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, Criticizes Congress

Mumbai, April 17: Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, addressed the Lok Sabha regarding the Womens Reservation Bill, emphasizing the need for tim

Menstrual leave: Karnataka to implement law with penal provisions

A majority of manufacturing industries have failed to implement the provision of one day of paid menstrual leave per month for female employees a

Uttar Pradesh Launches Dairy Golden Festival 2026 with Major Investment Proposals

Lucknow, April 17: The Dairy Golden Festival 2026 was grandly inaugurated on Friday in Uttar Pradesh, aimed at elevating the dairy sector. The ev

ADG visits NCC units in Kozhikode, Malappuram

'Deal with US that no PM would sign unless he was compromised,' Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that a recent agreement with the United States would not have been signed by any

'Mai apne soti hue patni ke pair choota hun': Ravi Kishan in Parliament during Delimitation Bill debate

Ravi Kishan passionately advocated for the Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, emphasizing its roots in values and women's struggles. He share

Over 11.92 lakh voters information slips distributed in Kanniyakumari district

Sri Lankas Energy Minister resigns amid corruption allegations, sub-standard coal imports

The indictment triggered sharp criticism from members of the political Opposition and civil society, who reminded the Dissanayake government and

Uttar Pradesh Board Class 10, 12 Results 2026 Likely On April 25: How To Check Marksheet

UPMSP Marksheet 2026: The board result will inform the candidates about their qualifying status, subject-wise marks distribution, and the total s

Lok Sabha rejects women's reservation proposals under the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026

Lok Sabha rejected a legislative package to implement 33% women's reservation in legislative bodies, aiming for operationalization by the 2029 el

India Rejects Pakistans Interference in Ongoing Delimitation Process

New Delhi, April 17: The Ministry of External Affairs firmly dismissed a statement from Pakistan regarding Indias ongoing delimitation process on

Ravi Kishan Advocates for Womens Reservation in Lok Sabha with a Touch of Humor

New Delhi, April 17: During a discussion on womens reservation in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Ravi Kishan made headlines with his unique approach. He h

IGP Kashmir Reviews Security Arrangements Ahead of Forthcoming Events

SRINAGAR, Apr 17: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi-IPS, chaired a security review meeting at PCR Kashmir to evaluate and fin

CPI(M) flays silence of TDP, YSRCP over delimitation process

Linking the womens reservation Bill with delimitation will adversely impact the SCs and STs, and the southern States that have effectively contro