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PM Modi Criticizes TMC Government During Rally in Birbhum

Birbhum, April 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Birbhum, West Bengal, on Thursday, targeting the ruling Trinamool Congress (T

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: From first votes to protests: polling day snap shots from coastal constituencies of Kochi and Vypeen in Ernakulam

Most polling booths in the two constituencies witness brisk polling from early morning

KL Rahul Shines in IPL Yet Remains Excluded from Indias T20 Team

New Delhi, April 9: KL Rahul, the opener for Delhi Capitals, scored an impressive 92 runs against Gujarat Titans in the 14th match of IPL 2026 on

Pallichattambi postponed: Tovino Thomas starrer gets a new release date

The Dijo Jose Antony directorial was earlier announced to release on April 10

Rameswaram: 10 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; fisherfolk threaten to boycott polls

A mechanised trawler was also impounded at mid-sea and taken to a naval port in the island nation by a Sri Lankan Navy surveillance team, fisheri

Indian trade delegation to visit Washington this month: U.S. Envoy Sergio Gor

Sergio Gor made the statement in a post on X, after meeting U.S. trade chief Jamieson Greer

AIIMS Bhopal Announces Recruitment for 39 Assistant Professor Positions

Bhopal, April 9: A remarkable opportunity has arisen for those aspiring to work at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The insti

PM Modi attacks TMC over 'lawlessness, infiltration' in West Bengal

The Bogtui carnage of 2022, in which around 10 women and children were burnt alive in the district, bears testimony to the TMC's 'maha jungle raj

MGNREGA: Centre yet to approve labour budget; workers await work in Karnataka

Supreme Court Petition Calls for Central Forces to Ensure Fair Elections in Bengal

New Delhi, April 9: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court, demanding immediate directives to ensure the safety o

IT industry, govt. examine cybersecurity implications of Anthropics Mythos model

Claudes new LLM has found security vulnerabilities over a decade old in widely used software; as large U.S. firms get early access, Indian firms

GPSC Announces 18 Vacancies for Veterinary Officers, Apply by April 15

Gandhinagar, April 9: A significant opportunity has emerged for youth preparing for government jobs. The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)

Rahul Gandhi promises to end discriminatory system in CAPF leadership

Rahul Gandhi says Central Armed Police Forces personnel should lead their own forces; vows reforms on promotions, pay and leadership roles

Ancient Remedy for Eye Health: Nourishment Beyond Just a Recipe

New Delhi, April 9: The excessive use of mobile devices and nutritional deficiencies significantly impact eye health. Common symptoms include wea

Telangana temperature forecast to rise by 2-3C; Health Dept issues advisory to protect against heatwave

Shaina NC Criticizes Mamata Banerjees 15-Year Tenure, Calls for Change

Mumbai, April 9: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC has backed BJP National President Nitin Naveens statement, asserting that it is time for West Bengal

BTS, cherry blossoms, snacks and more: A guide to Seoul this spring

As BTS kicks off its Arirang concert tour, heres a guide to Seoul from hotteok trails and K-pop music video studios to stationery hauls and long

Bus seized, 15 challaned during Transport Ministers surprise check in Guntur

Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy inspected buses at Khaja toll plaza in Guntur district. One bus was seized and 15 others were issue

GPSC Recruitment 2026: Application Process for Accounts Officer Positions Now Open Until April 15

Gandhinagar, April 9: The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially announced the recruitment for a total of six Accounts Officer (

Assam Sees High Voter Turnout, Kerala and Puducherry Lag Behind

New Delhi, April 9: According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Kerala recorded a voter turnout of 62.71% and Puducherry 72.40% by 3 PM

Verstappen Set For Fresh F1 Angst As Engineer Nears Red Bull Exit: Reports

Gianpiero Lambiase will take up a position with Red Bull's rivals McLaren, the BBC, the UK Press Association and Sky Sports all reported

Will KKR get their first win of season against upbeat LSG? | Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan

A season expected to pose a problem of plenty has turned out to be one with plenty of problems for the Ajinkya Rahane-led side.

Telangana HC to pronounce order in Pawan Kheras anticipatory bail petition on Friday

Uttam Urges Centre to Raise Paddy Procurement Targets Amid Telangana Output Surge

State seeks higher boiled rice allocation, deadline extension, and policy relief to prevent farmer distress and manage surplus stocks

Tamil Nadu elections: Union Ministertargets DMK over dynastic politics

Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal was campaigning for S. Kirthika, the BJPs candidate for the Modakkurichi Assembly constituenc

Iran warns continued Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon will bring 'explicit costs and STRONG responses'

Iran's parliament speaker has issued a stern warning. He stated that continued Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon will result in explicit co

View: US and Iran have the blueprints for a Strait of Hormuz deal

The Strait of Hormuz is no longer a free waterway. A recent ceasefire pauses a conflict that highlighted its importance. Future governance will r

Preeti Jhangiani Advocates for Womens Reservation Bill, Sees Positive Change Ahead

Mumbai, April 9: Actress Preeti Jhangiani, known for her roles in Mohabbatein, Udaipur Files, and Awara Pagal Deewana, is now leading her own spo

Sri Lanka repatriates 125 telecom fraud suspects to China

BEIJING, Apr 9: Sri Lankan police have repatriated 125 suspected criminals back to China for their involvement in telecom fraud, the Chinese Mini

Nepals ex-PM Oli, ex-home minister Lekhak released on bail

KATHMANDU, Apr 9:Nepals former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak were on Thursday released from custody on a perso

Kumbh Mela: NGT stays tree-felling in Nashik till Apr 28; Mayor defends move

The Mayor said that the decision to fell trees as part of the mega event and due to rise in the number of road accidents was not a sudden one but

Irans Nuclear Chief Asserts Uranium Enrichment Will Continue Despite US Demands

Tehran, April 9: Iran has dismissed U.S. demands, asserting that its uranium enrichment program will not be halted. This statement from Mohammad

Telangana HC Adjourns Hearing on Pawan Khera's Anticipatory Bail Plea

Khera's lawyer, Ponnam Ashok Goud, told PTI that orders are likely to be pronounced on Friday

Israel says it killed aide to Hezbollah leader

TEL AVIV, Apr 9: Israel said Thursday it killed an aide to Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem in its intense airstrikes that hit Lebanons capital, Beir

Can the US and Iran bridge their differences in talks?

Pakistan is mediating peace talks between the US and Iran. Both nations remain divided on crucial issues. Iran's proposal includes uranium enrich

Kerala teen missing in Karnataka: Family camps in Chikkamagaluru as search continues

Police are investigating the possibility that the girl got separated from her group and mistakenly departed the site with other tourists.

Assam Sees 75 pc Polling Till 4.30 pm; Keralam 62.71 pc, Puducherry 72.40 pc

In Assam, more than 2.5 crore electors are eligible to exercise their franchise for the 126-member legislative assembly. There are 722 candidates

UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the north Atlantic

LONDON, Apr 9: The UK says the British and Norwegian militaries led a military operation to deter Russian submarines suspected of malign activity

Rashmika Mandannas father gifts her a bungalow 'Serenity' to mark her 30th birthday

Rashmika Mandanna Father Gift: Rashmika Mandanna celebrated her 30th birthday with a significant family gift: a bungalow named 'Serenity' near he

Karnataka High Court dismisses PIL on Vande Mataram

Bengaluru High Court dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the home ministry's advisory on singing Vande Mataram. The court noted th

AI Meets Gold Lending: Wizz Financial Introduces Next-Gen Lending Experience

Neeraj Kumar Critiques Mamata Banerjees Diminishing Public Support

Patna, April 9: JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar has sharply criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating that the publics affection f

Khan Chacha founders Son arrested in Rs 3.3 crore digital fraud case

Delhi Police arrested a 49-year-old restaurateur, son of Khan Chacha's founder, for allegedly providing mule accounts to scammers. The account, l

Appropriate futuristic vision needed to become Vishwa Guru, super economy: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stressed the need for a futuristic vision for India's development. He highlighted the importance of identifying key

11,000 litres of milk dumped into Narmada; netizens furious

A viral video shows nearly 11,000 litres of milk being poured into the Narmada river, sparking outrage. Critics condemn the act as harmful devoti

Solapur-Mumbai Siddheshwar Express marks golden jubilee with station celebration

The Golden Jubilee celebrations were held shortly before the trains scheduled departure at 10:30 pm, drawing the presence of railway officials, s

IPL 2026: You Cannot Fault David Miller's Intent, Says Gavaskar

Needing two off two to reach 211, Miller refused a single off Prasidh Krishna on the penultimate ball

Daily quiz | On Rahul Sankrityayan

On the birth anniversary of Rahul Sankrityayan (April 9, 1893), the polymathic scholar, whose works reshaped Hindi literature, Buddhism studies,

Puducherry Assembly election 2026: Theme-based polling stations, humanoid robot Nila attract voters

At the V.O. Chidambaranar Higher Secondary School, another designated polling station located in the Boulevard, Nila, a humanoid robot welcomed v

It's insulting, shameful: Reporters question Trumps civilization threat, Leavitt left scrambling

Pakistans Oil Companies Face Severe Cash Crisis Amid Regulatory Delays

New Delhi, April 9: The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, which has lasted over a month, has significantly impacted crude oil

Iran Rejects Limits on Its Nuclear Enrichment Program: Nuclear Chief

His remarks came with talks set to take place at the end of the week between Iran and the United States under Pakistani mediation.

Panel flags inconsistent accounting practices in health regulatory bodies

Committee says there has been an increase in revenue generated by regulatory bodies through application, inspection and licensing fees following

At Rs 6,300 Crore, Delhi Records Over 10% Rise In Liquor Revenue

The revenue grew steadily throughout the year. By January 31, the Excise Department had already collected Rs 4,992.69 crore, government data show

No Textbooks Yet: CBSE Directs Schools To Start Teaching Third Language Within 7 Days

CBSE introduces third language: Calling the move urgent and mandatory, the board said all schools must begin implementation immediately, even if

'Danger Zones': Iran Shares Map Of Sea Mines In Hormuz Amid Ceasefire

The charts were dated from Feb 28 until Thursday, April 9, and it was unclear if the Guard had cleared any mining on the route since then.

Rise in krill trawling in Antarctica | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

'Should Be Celebrated': Shashi Tharoor Exclusive On Pak Role In Ceasefire

Pakistan is Iran's neighbour and has its skin in the game, Shashi Tharoor told NDTV

PM Modi Shares Thrilling Rally Image from Birbhum, West Bengal

Kolkata, April 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media on Thursday to share an image showcasing a massive crowd gathered at a rally

Israels Lebanon strikes kill 203, sparking global calls to extend U.S.-Iran truce

There had been conflicting diplomatic signals about whether the fighting in Lebanon was included in the U.S.-Iran truce but Washington said that

Sensex tumbles 931 points, Nifty plunges to 23,775 level amid fading confidence on Iran-U.S. ceasefire

Weak trends in Asian and European markets, a jump in crude oil prices and uninterrupted foreign fund outflows also made investors jittery in the

Disney Prepares To Lay Off Up To 1,000 Employees Amid Economic Uncertainty

Disney plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs, mainly in marketing, under new CEO Josh D'Amaro amid economic uncertainty.

ICETI-2026 Conference Begins at PAHER University

Udaipur, April 9, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): A two-day international conference titled Emerging Technologies and Innovations (ICETI-2026) commenced on

UAE markets surge, firms stay cautious

UAE stock markets saw a significant rally following an overnight Iran-US ceasefire. Investors expressed relief after days of regional tensions. H

Akhilam Madhuram, a production that brings together dance, music and storytelling

Akhilam Madhuram, featuring stories about Lord Krishna, will be staged at Bharat Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on April 12

FIR filed over video made inside polling station in Assam

Mobiles are banned inside polling stations, with provisions made by the Election Commission for depositing the phones, bags and other such items

Classification is arbitrary, violates fundamental rights...: Lawyer on Transgender Amendment Act

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Paravur, Angamaly, Kalamassery, Aluva witness enthusiastic voter turnout

Long queues were visible in the first hour of polling as women and elderly turned up in large numbers to cast their votes

UNHELPFUL!': Trump vows to 'punish' NATO over Iran war snub, mulls troop pullback after Rutte meeting

BEML & DMRC strategic alliance for metro rail projects in West Asia and India

Mercedes-Benz India Achieves Record Sales with 19,363 Units in FY 2025-26

New Delhi, April 9: German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz India announced on Thursday that it recorded its highest-ever sales of 19,363 un

Nashik IT company faces sexual harassment charges, six team leaders arrested. HR said 'it's common in MNCs'

Six employees of a Nashik IT firm face arrest following numerous complaints from women colleagues. Allegations include sexual harassment, exploit

Married At 14, Maharashtra Girl Dies By Suicide. Husband Arrested

The girl was subjected to mental and physical harassment and took the step after being driven to desperation by the abuse.

Thousands Of Men Using Telegram To Spy On Women And Share Private Images, New Research Warns

European researchers have uncovered a vast network of Telegram groups where men are paying for services to illegally access women's private accou

Mamata Claims BJP Deleted 90 Lakh Names, Warns of Partys Fall

You deleted names of over 90 lakh people to grab power in Bengal, but we will win, Banerjee said.

Nayanthara and Vignesh Seek Blessings at Tirupati Temple

Mumbai, April 9: Renowned South Indian actress Nayanthara, accompanied by her director-producer husband Vignesh Shivan, visited the Sri Venkatesw

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Sweet surprise for first-time voters evokes mixed feelings

Election Commission distributes halwa to 200 first time voters in each district. Those who received halwa said they would have voted even if they

World Bank Raises India's FY27 GDP Growth Projections To 6.6 pc

In its South Asia Economic Update report released on Wednesday, the World Bank said India's growth is estimated to have accelerated from 7.1 per

C.D. Gopinath, member of Indias first-ever Test win, passes away

Gopinath made an impressive debut, scoring an unbeaten 52 and 40 in the second Test of the series

TCS Q4 net profit jumps 12.22% to 13,718 crore

TCS reported a net profit of 12,224 crore in the January-March period year ago, and 10,657 crore in the preceding December quarter

Interview | Savin Sa, director of Vaazha II, on what went into making the successful sequel

Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Bros, the coming-of-age comedy movie, explores the lives of four friends and how they struggle to find stability in t

Exporters' body FIEO sees 2-3 pc fall in goods exports during 2025-26

Indian merchandise exports are projected to decline by 2-3% in 2025-26. Global economic uncertainties, amplified by the West Asia crisis, are the

Uttar Pradesh Leads in GEM Portal Purchases Under CM Yogi Adityanaths Leadership

Lucknow, April 9: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths transparent policies have positioned Uttar Pradesh as a model state in the country. Whether it

Israel kills Hezbollah secretarys aide in Beirut, hits weapons sites

The Israel Defence Forces killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, Hezbollahs secretary and Naim Qassems nephew, and struck weapons sites in southern Lebanon. LT

Apni Party Chief Asks PM Modi To Fulfil Promises Made To J&K People

Srinagar, Apr 9: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Thursday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre to fulfil promise

Why Trumps fondness for Munir runs deeper than geopolitics

Trump's praise for Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir stems from psychological needs. Munir offers Trump validation, mirroring his admiration fo

Opinion: Opinion | All That Glitters Is Not Being Mined - By Shashi Tharoor

We mine a pittance - barely one and a half tons a year - while draining our foreign exchange reserves to import hundreds of tons annually from mi

Avika Gaur Joins the Trend: Praises Stand-Up Comedian Samay Rainas New Show

Mumbai, April 9: Renowned stand-up comedian Samay Raina has made a notable return to YouTube with his show Still Alive after a long break. In the

No BJP Factor: Shashi Tharoor To NDTV As Kerala Goes To Polls

Having travelled extensively during the campaign, Shashi Tharoor said the momentum on the ground points clearly towards a change in government.

Google, Meta Urged to Remove Defamatory Content Linking Sandesara, Family to Fraud Case

The suit contended that such content continued to remain accessible online despite earlier Supreme Court orders staying proceedings and subsequen