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High Court orders immediate rectification of all road surface protrusions around Kochi metro pillars

Student drowns in waterlogged pit with no barricades in Noida; 3 friends rescued

The incident comes months after Yuvraj Mehta, a 27-year-old software engineer, drowned in a waterlogged pit near a construction site in Sector 15

Weapons Seized from Minor Ahead of Bengal Assembly Elections

Kolkata, April 9: Kolkatas Special Task Force made a significant discovery on Wednesday, apprehending a minor from Bihar who was found in possess

Michael J. Fox death rumors addressed as representative confirms actor is alive

Michael J. Fox is alive and well, according to his representative, following the false death rumors spread online. His representative told TMZ th

Shippers seek clarity as Iran still controls Strait of Hormuz

Indian vessels await government clearance; more than 25 India-bound ships still stuck

Review: Sumita Bhatnagar Reflects on Her Spiritual Journey Portraying Siddhi Maa in Shri Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj

Mumbai, April 9: Actress Sumita Bhatnagar has been cast in a significant role in the highly anticipated biopic Shri Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj. She

Yusuf Pathan Confident of TMCs Victory in Upcoming Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 9: Former cricketer and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Yusuf Pathan expressed strong confidence on Wednesday that his party will recl

India welcomes Pakistan brokered ceasefire, hopes it can lead to peace in Ukraine too

India has welcomed a temporary ceasefire in West Asia. The truce, brokered by Pakistan, aims to end a brutal war. India hopes this will lead to l

RBI monetary policy: Currency forward curbs temporary, says Sanjay Malhotra

These measures are not in any sense signalling any structural change. We stand committed to the development, broadening and deepening of these ma

IRS 1099-K rule change: Higher $20,000 limit brings relief for gig workers and online sellers

The new 1099-K tax rule brings relief for small sellers and gig workers using apps like PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App. The higher reporting limit r

One-Year-Old Rescued After Live Fish Lodges in Throat

Indore, April 9: A shocking incident has emerged from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where a one-year-old child had a live fish lodged in his throat, ca

Venu Srinivasan backs listing of Tata Sons

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to issue a revised circular on upper-layer NBFCs soon. The RBI's scale-based regulation (SBR) framework for

Did Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' Tour inspire Anne Hathaway's 'Mother Mary' performance? Here's what you need to know

Director David Lowery drew significant inspiration from Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' tour and concert film when crafting Anne Hathaway's character

Abu Azmi Calls for Permanent End to War Amid Iran-U.S. Ceasefire

Mumbai, April 9: Senior leader of the Samajwadi Party, Abu Azmi, has expressed that war should come to an end permanently in light of the recent

'A lot of work to do': Starmer welcomes US-Iran two-week ceasefire, on his way to Gulf

Over 2.3 Million Devotees Visit Vaishno Devi Shrine Amid Enthusiasm

Katra, April 9: The CEO of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, announced that over 2.3 million pilgrims have visited t

RBI monetary policy: Call below repo to comfort banks

Our attempt, of course, is to keep the WACR as near as possible to the policy rate. However, in times like this when there is so much uncertainty

Transgender law:HCseeks Centres reply onpleas challengingpetitions

Petitioner argued that the amendment has serious practical consequences, as legal recognition of gender identity directly affects access to ident

3 Injured In Jalavihar RO Plant Blast

The blast occurred inside the drinking water facility, severely damaging equipment and blowing apart parts of the unit.

Assam Elections: Himanta Biswa Sarma Accuses Congress of Issuing Fake Documents

Guwahati, April 9: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has leveled serious accusations against the Congress party, claiming that its leaders

Gold investment strategy for retirees 2026: How to diversify your portfolio amid market uncertainty

Gold investment tips for retirement 2026: Gold prices have surged significantly in 2025 and 2026, prompting retirees to explore its inclusion in

India withdraws bid to host UN Climate Summit COP33 in 2028

India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations climate summit COP33 in 2028. The decision was conveyed to the Asia-Pacific regional gro

SEZs seek duty relief for three years, higher domestic sales limit

Special Economic Zone developers and units are urging the government for extended domestic sales concessions. They want a three-year period inste

Womens Participation in Indias Political System Secured: Sonia Nityanand

Lucknow, April 9: Sonia Nityanand, the Vice-Chancellor of KGMU and a Padma Shri awardee, has stated that the Womens Reservation Bill ensures wome

Tiruppur garment orders drop 15% as US, Europe demand weakens amid Iran War

Tiruppur's apparel exports faced a 15% drop in March from the US and Europe. Buyers there held existing stock amid inflation concerns. Demand fro

Bright fireball meteor lights up northeastern US sky: How far did it travel across the region?

A bright meteor lit up the sky over the northeastern United States on April 7, visible across five states around 2:34 p.m. ET. NASA confirmed it

Manipur CM Reviews Security Measures Following Deadly Blast

Imphal, April 9: Following a devastating blast in Bishnupur district that resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to their mother, Ma

SC Seeks Affidavit On Hyderabad Land Allotment

The petitioner alleged that the current market value of the land parcel would run into several thousands of crores.

IndiaAI GPU Tender: 9 firms clear technical round, flag cost concerns

Nine companies have cleared the technical stage for IndiaAI Mission's GPU tender. These firms are now considering the challenges of rising costs

Janakpuri bikers death: court dismisses accuseds claim of illegal detention

The court observed that evidence such as CCTV footage from the police station, arrest records, general diary entries, and call detail records ind

TR Capital bets $1 billion on India, names Umang Agarwal MD

TR Capital plans to invest one billion dollars in India over the next five years. The firm has appointed Umang Agarwal as managing director to ov

Mudra loans cross Rs 40 lakh crore, Nirmala Sitharaman hails MSME credit push

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana has empowered millions of entrepreneurs. Over 577.9 million loans totaling 40.07 lakh crore have been disbursed s

Bangladesh Welcomes Ceasefire Amid Middle East Tensions as a Step Towards Peace

New Delhi, April 9: Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Bangladesh has welcomed the recent ceasefire, calling it a significant and positive

DGP Reviews Projects, Asks For Timely Completion

Officials carried out inspection of various components of the project, including civil structures, electrical installations, drinking water facil

The other side of sport mastering manufacturing

Critical structural problems are preventing Indias sports equipment industry from reaching its full potential

NTPC inks MoU with lectricit de France for cooperation in nuclear power generation

NTPC intends to have 30GW nuclear capacity by 2047

Piyush Goyal urges exporters to tap India-US portal to boost trade

India and the US are pushing businesses to use a new trade facilitation portal. This initiative aims to significantly increase bilateral trade, w

Storytelling festival at Mulanthuruthy

Founders Son of Khan Chacha Restaurant Chain Arrested in Cybercrime Scandal

New Delhi, April 9: The Delhi Police arrested the son of the founder of the famous restaurant chain Khan Chacha on Wednesday in connection with a

Khera Moves Telangana HC for Anticipatory Bail

At a recent press conference in Delhi, Khera alleged that Riniki holds multiple foreign passports, prompting the police action.

Womens Bill Gets Cabinet Nod, Set For 2029 Rollout

The Centre has extended the budget session of Parliament and a three-day sitting will be held from April 16 to 18, where the amendment bill is ex

Cabinet nod to Arunachal hydro projects, Jaipur metro

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for significant investments. Two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh will receive 40,150 cror

Urdu Workshop Conducted in TU

Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor said that quality research is essential in the present era and emphasised the need to integrate it

Jan Vishwas 2.0 is all about trust-based compliance

Driven by clarity and proportionality, Jan Vishwas 2.0 will help shift Indian businesses toward a trust-based compliance culture

Over 13,000 Strikes in Operation Epic Fury; 13 U.S. Soldiers Killed

Washington, April 9: The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that the United States conducted over 13,000 strikes during Operation Epic Fury. This ex

A respite: On the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire

U.S. should not allow Israel to sabotage the ceasefire with Iran

BIACH&RI to Host ISDE India Edition 2026

The two-day scientific programme will feature international faculty from seven countries alongside leading Indian experts, showcasing cutting-edg

Navjot Kaur Sidhu to Lead Her Party in Punjab Elections, Criticizes Bhagwant Mann

New Delhi, April 9: Navjot Kaur Sidhu announced in Chandigarh that she will be the face of her party in the upcoming Punjab elections. She emphas

Brittany Mahomes shares adorable family moment with daughter Golden amid Patrick Mahomes' recovery

Brittany Mahomes shared a delightful video of their 14-month-old daughter, Golden, playfully snatching bread and closing her mom's takeout contai

Together, let us empower Nari Shakti

It is imperative that the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and Assembly Elections are held with women's reservation in place

Madhya Pradesh Registers Over 1.9 Million Farmers for Wheat Procurement

Bhopal, April 9: Wheat procurement in Madhya Pradesh is set to commence on April 9. This season, there has been a significant increase in farmer

Day before polling in Assam, Congress' Udalguri candidate says he quit party

Hospital Suppliers Flag Payment Delays, Seek Govt Action

The Telangana Small Scale Industries (reserved items) Association has issued an urgent appeal to the minister for health, medical and family welf

Bihar Police Cracks Down on Land Mafia, Political Ripples Emerge

Patna, April 9: The Bihar police have intensified their crackdown on land mafias. The arrest of a major figure has stirred political circles, as

ET Graphics: Battle for Kerala, Assam and Puducherry 5.3 crore voters, high-stakes contests, and key seats that will decide it all

Assembly elections for Kerala (140 seats), Assam (126) and UT of Puducherry (30) will be held on Thursday. Following Phase II of the special inte

Metro Rail to have washrooms in paid area in Phase II stretch

Cabinet Committee hikes HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project cost by 84% to 79,459 crore

Hindustan Petroleum would be infusing 8,962 crore of additional equity investment.

Lift Irrigation Pumps Being Abused, Will Be Damaged, Warns Harish Rao

In a letter to Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, he urged that the practice be stopped immediately and that pumps be operated for longer

Patient undergoes robotic surgery with two sets of surgeons, one sitting 1500 km away/

Heroic Woman Prevents Shooting in Bhopal, Police Launch Investigation

Bhopal, April 9: A woman in Bhopal successfully averted a serious crime on Wednesday. During a street altercation, she confronted an armed assail

Randomisation for polling personnel held

Telangana, German State Partner For Skilled Workforce Across Key Sectors

Both sides expressed commitment to creating structured and transparent legal pathways for skilled migration to ensure safe, orderly and mutually

The thermal cost of Indias textile surge

The productivity crisis is no longer a theoretical risk; it is a mechanical and biological reality crippling Indias industrial heartlands

TGDA Revamps Vaidya Bhavan, Offers Stay for Visiting Doctors

The facility was inaugurated on Wednesday by Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha and Principal Secretary (Health) Dr Christina Z. Chongthu.

HYDRAA Removes Encroachment in New Bhoiguda

The action followed a Prajavani complaint from residents, who alleged that the construction had occupied nearly 10 feet of the road

Paramount President Jeff Shell ousted again as fresh scandal rocks career in 3 years

Jeff Shell left Paramount Skydance after a new lawsuit created controversy. The case involves claims about unpaid work, leaked business details,

Quote of the day by Rudyard Kipling: 'We have forty million reasons for failure, but not a...' - motivational lessons on changing your mindset on failure by winner of Nobel Prize for Literature and author of The Jungle Book

Quote of the day by Rudyard Kipling: His powerful words highlights the difference between reasons for failure and excuses. It stresses accountabi

Terror Links Case: Sayeeda Begum Recruited 42 Women For Jihad

Begum created and maintained a WhatsApp group with the name Khawateen and is learnt to have received instructions to attract more youth towards I

Rajat Kapoors Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa Set to Thrill Audiences with a Murder Mystery

Mumbai, April 9: Actor-director Rajat Kapoor is gearing up for the release of his new film, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa. The makers unveiled the

Vaishali defeats Divya, remains in joint lead

YISU Launches Industry-Linked Courses

Vice-chancellor V.L.V.S.S. Subba Rao said the university is aligning courses with industry needs.

Next-gen leaders look beyond legacy, back professionals for family offices

Young leaders in Indian family businesses are forging their own paths. They are building new ventures while handing over family office management

Free eye camp conducted in city

MK Stalin Hits Out At EPS, Declaring He is Fearless

Stalin accused Palaniwami of giving an opportunity to the BJP to gain popularity in Tamil Nadu

Piyush Goyal Engages with Global Leaders to Strengthen Bilateral Relations and Trade

New Delhi, April 9: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that he held significant virtual discussions with several world leaders

Police arrest accused in Villivakkam murder case

Helmet Drive at IKEA Rotary for Road Safety Awareness

The programme aimed to promote responsible riding behaviour and improve helmet usage among both riders and pillion passengers.

Withdrawal of RTC land allotment to LuLu a victory of peoples struggle: CPI(M)

GHMC Cracks Down On Footpath Encroachments

Teams from the GHMC, assisted by traffic police, removed temporary sheds, boxes and shop extensions that had taken over pedestrian space

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Visit: Both sides to 'engage constructively'

India and Bangladesh are set to boost their relationship. Dhaka has requested increased energy supplies, including diesel and fertilisers, from I

Turmeric Prices Hit Record High of 16,000 In Nizamabad

Traders believe that prices may increase further, as the season is expected to end by late April or early May

IPL 2026: KL Rahuls Efforts Fall Short as GT Edges DC by Just 1 Run

New Delhi, April 9: Delhi Capitals narrowly missed securing a hat-trick of victories in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. In the 14th match o

Telangana To Roll Out Midwifery Training in Govt Nursing Colleges

Health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha added that priority is being given to the recruitment of nursing officers, while new nursing colleges are b

2026 Assembly polls: Cracks in alliances, new players heat up Puducherry contest

Puducherry's political landscape is set for a fierce electoral battle as traditional alliances fracture and new parties emerge. Incumbent N Ranga

Every town to get basic sports infra in next three years, says A.P. Minister

Development work at Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium is being taken at an initial estimated cost of around 170 crore, says Ramprasad R

Man Held for Posting Abusive Comments Against Renu Desai

Police said he had watched a video reel of the actress on YouTube and subsequently posted an abusive comment from his account.

Jammu-Srinagar national highway remains shut for 3rd day

The Jammu-Srinagar national highway (NH-44) remains closed for the third day due to continuous landslides and heavy rains in Ramban district. Ove

Scorching heat to grip Tamil Nadu till April 12; humidity likely to worsen discomfort

J&K LG Sinha suspends 2 more government employees for 'anti-national' activities

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has dismissed two more government employees. They were removed for alleged involvement in anti-

New Airport in Adilabad to Facilitate Joint Defense-Civilian Operations

Hyderabad, April 9: The Union Minister of Civil Aviation, K. Ram Mohan Naidu, announced on Wednesday that a new airport will be constructed in Ad