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Andhra Pradesh rolls out Marine ABS framework for fishermen

APSBB Chairman N. Vijay Kumar says initiative will channel marine resource revenues to fishermen while promoting biodiversity conservation

West Bengal Assembly polls: 70,000 CAPF personnel to remain in State after polling

The deployment plan was finalised and issued on March 19, an official says

Exit polls predict BJP win in Assam, edge in Bengal; DMK expected to return in Tamil Nadu, UDF likely to take Kerala

In West Bengal, while most exit polls predicted a BJP win, two pollsters People's Pulse and Janmat polls predicted a big win for Mamata Banerje

Telangana Govt signs 1,461 crore deal to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase I

The acquisition of Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase I is expected to enable closer strategic alignment between the existing network and the proposed Ph

No supply disruption on Thursday, KWA postpones maintenance work

West Bengal Assembly Election Results - A Data-Led Look at West Bengal's Electoral Shift

DGP Shivadhar Reddy to be made TS State Security Advisor

Role includes law and order advisory, crime control, and coordination with Centre

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results - A Data-Led Look at Tamil Nadu's Electoral Shift

Exporters in Karnataka and other States will benefit from IMEC amid West Asia crisis

In todays volatile global landscape, resilience is no longer optional as it is a strategic imperative. Geopolitical challenges are reshaping trad

Nicobar project largest theft of Indian property to fulfil fantasies of one businessman: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said the Great Nicobar Island project is not development but destruction dressed in developments language and must be stopped

Finish Muthalapozhi work before monsoon: panel

Officials concerned directed to finish the work on increasing the length of the groyne on the south side of Muthalapozhi and the remaining dredgi

CM asks Uttam to write to Kishan Reddy on Tummidihatti barrage

Seeks Centres intervention to persuade Maharashtra; geo-testing at Medigadda to be expedited

Record 91% turnout in West Bengals phase two poll; total State turnout highest since Independence

CM accuses BJP of trying to rig the election at her Bhabanipur constituency; BJP button on EVMs allegedly covered by tape in some polling booths;

Watch: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is generational talent, primed for top-level cricket: Irfan Pathan

EU chief says Kremlin imposing 'digital Iron Curtain' on Russians

With inflation increasing and interest rates skyrocketing, the consequences of Russia's war of choice are also being paid for out of Russian peop

234 Homebuyers Get Relief as NCLT Approves Resolution Plan for Nirmal Lifestyle Mulund in INR 1,491 Cr. CIRP

InCorp Restructuring Services LLP through RP Amit Karia Enables Successful Resolution for Partnership Firm Outside Formal Insolvency Framework

Sony Pictures Networks India and LIV Golf Forge New Broadcast Partnership for 2026 Season

Rain and hailstorm pound Bengalurus Central Business District as city records 78 mm

Wednesdays rainfall of 78 mm is the highest in the last 10 years for Bengaluru for April

Chinas Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group Expands Global Footprint as Quality Drives Growth

Scholar Explains Gita Teachings At Shankaracharya Memorial Week

Addressing devotees, Dr Girija Lakshmi said even the deepest philosophy finds fulfilment only through practice

Exotic Skins, Lies & Limelight

Your fave celeb might hug a tree on X and rock crocodile leather on the red carpet, but the internets done with the doublespeak

Electrical contractors call for MESCOM Chalo rally for resolution of billing issues

Assam Assembly Election Results - A Data-Led Look at Assam's Electoral Shift

Dipping water level in Peppara dam prompts govt. to consider drawing water for Thiruvananthapuram city from Neyyar

Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine said steps will be taken to draw water from Neyyar to Aruvikkara for uninterrupted supply

Spread of organic farming on gradual rise in Coimbatore district

China to ban drone sales in capital over security fears

Officials have cited public security for the new rules, which also forbid bringing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or their core components into

Hundreds of devotees participate in car festival in Dindigul

Following the special pujas by the temple priests to the deities Lord Padmagreeswarar and Goddess Abirami Amman, the temple car procession began

Speeding Bus Rams Parked Tanker, Lorry, 3 Die Near Kundapur

Police said that the accident occurred around 1.30 pm when the bus, travelling from Byndoor towards Kundapur, allegedly veered to the extreme lef

Flexible traffic bollards installed on Cauvery bridge

AP Draws Summer Power Plan For 24x7 Supply

Special Chief Secretary Vijayanand directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan to meet the anticipated surge in demand

No shortage of petrol, diesel, domestic LPG in Telangana, says Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Police arrest seven in Wadi murder case

WB Assembly polls Phase 2: State records nearly 92% voter turnout amid sporadic violence

Police zero in on suspects behind morphed images of women on social media

Join investigation in progress by police in Malappuram, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kozhikode following reports that such images are being frequently tr

Meeting reviews drinking water availability in Villupuram

First randomisation of counting personnel completed in Villupuram district

'We tried remodeling WH firstIN 1814!: King Charles 'ROASTS' Trump with brutal jokes at WH Dinner

SSI May 2026 payment schedule: Will your Social Security SSI payment arrive on time this month?

SSI May 2026 payment schedule confirms a key update for 7.4 million beneficiaries. Social Security payments will arrive on May 1, 2026. The date

Andals garland, vastram sent for Lord Kallazhagar

ADB cuts growth outlook of Asia to 4.7% as West Asia disruptions deepen

The Asian Development Bank has lowered its 2026 economic growth forecast for Asia and the Pacific. Prolonged West Asia disruptions are driving up

Three Andhra Loyola College faculty members felicitated on retirement

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Of Kolkata, Dhaka & the Rise, End of Revolutions

Muhammad Yunus-style pragmatism outpaces ideological legacy

India, China discuss LAC stability, regional security on SCO sidelines

The two sides discuss maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control, and exchange views on regional security, including the

108 wards in Ernakulam experiencing water scarcity

Among the affected panchayats and municipalities, 64% face water shortages occasionally, while 18% experience frequent shortages, and the rest en

21 promises in BJPs manifestos for civic elections in Haryana

The Chief Minister described the BJPs manifestoes as a comprehensive road map for the balanced development of the State

TNPCB skirting CPCB directive on declaring quarry dumps in Tiruppur villages as contaminated sites

Out Patient Department at Jipmer to be closed on Friday

Heavy rains claim seven lives in Bengaluru; CM visits affected areas, announces Rs 5 lakh relief to families of the dead

Heavy rains in Bengaluru caused a compound wall collapse at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital. Seven people, including two children, lost their li

Police launch probe into death of Dalit youth in Pudukottai

Lets go: Comey takes Trump head on, ready to challenge DOJs indictment over 86 47 Insta post

Traders asked to ensure quality of water used for preparing juice, drinks in Virudhunagar

Epstein Got Artefacts From Holiest Islamic Site For His Island Mosque: Report

The pieces were eclectic. From tapestries embroidered with Quranic verses that were shipped from Kaaba in Mecca to tiles from a mosque in Uzbekis

Cross Cases Filed After Toll Plaza Clash Involving MLA Aides

No arrests had been made so far

Melania Trump stuns in strapless pink gown at white-tie dinner; trolled for breaking royal protocol

Exit Polls Predict BJP Win In Assam, Edge In Bengal; DMK To Return In TN, UDF To Take Kerala

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Several exit polls on Wednesday predicted a thumping victory for the BJP in Assam and a clear edge for the party over the ruli

Bengaluru tops Indias GCC leadership with 15,000 professionals: Report

The citysGCC workforce has an overall leadership density of1:50,which means thatone in every 50 professionals is in a leadership role, the report

Explore seawater desalination to address future drinking water requirements: Roshy Augustine

The Minister said urgent measures should be taken to address the water shortage in Nayarambalam, Kadamakkudy and Thrikkakara in Ernakulam distric

Prosecution to seek death penalty for accused in rape and murder of girl child

Upper Caste Or Earning Rs 80 Lakh Or More: IPS Officer's Daughter's Groom Criteria Sparks Debate

The woman added that she might be open to marrying outside these castes, but only if the prospective groom earned Rs 80 lakh per annum or more.

LG Launches Book Healer In Exile: The Untold Story Of Dr. Sushil Razdan

JAMMU, Apr 29: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today launched the book, Healer in Exile: The Untold Story of Dr. Sushil Razdan authored by

'Patriot passport unlocked': New design featuring Trump's face unveiled by State Department

Quote of the day by Charles Dickens: 'Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their...' lessons on why technology cant replace human connection and real presence by author of Oliver Twist

Quote of the day by Charles Dickens: He emphasized that technology cannot replace the soul-stirring encouragement of human presence. His words re

IndiaSri Lanka maritime ties strengthened through INSLN DIVEX 2026

Focused on complex underwater operations, the exercise was aimed at strengthening interoperability through advanced deep-sea diving evolutions, i

Robbery accused sentenced to seven years imprisonment

US oil ETF hits highest since 2015 as shipping costs surge and energy market shifts beyond oil prices

Oil prices are rising fast as global tensions grow, and the US Oil ETF is hitting new highs. But the bigger story is not just oil, it is shipping

ACB records five DA cases and 50 trap cases in first quarter of 2026

Man accused of murdering mother and brother in Keralas Idukki remanded in judicial custody

The police arrested Saji after recovering the decomposed remains of his mother, Marykkutty, and brother, Reji, from the premises of their home

Mysuru: Theatre, puppetry, and storytelling programme on May 1

450 crore released as first instalment to clear RTC staff salary arrears in Karnataka

The decision follows pressure from workers unions; the release marks the first step in addressing the backlog of revised wages owed to staff acro

What Simone Ashley and Gaurav Gupta bring to The Devil Wears Prada 2

As The Devil Wears Prada 2 releases worldwide, lets talk about how Simone Ashley is expanding its chromatic scale while Gaurav Gupta and Lovebird

Former bureaucrat Biju Prabhakar releases book on corruption and institutional failure

The book, Naam Namme Kollayadikkumbol, was released by former DGP A. Hemachandran

Rupee Falls 20 Paise To Close at Fresh All-Time Low of 94.88 Against US Dollar

Also, analysts said that investors were awaiting cues from the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision.

Raghav Chadha loses followers on Instagram after leaving AAP

When Chadha announced his departure from AAP on April 24, he had nearly 14.6 million followers, but the number of his followers dropped to 12.7 m

Rainwater floods Bookworm store on Church Street

Nearly 5,000 books were damaged due to waterlogging, said Krishna Gowda, owner of Bookworm.

Kakinada man stranded in UAE repatriated

Heavy rains and hailstorms throw life out of gear in Bengaluru

Heavy rains, thunderstorms and hailstorms lashed the city on April 29, 2026, throwing normal life out of gear.

Milma defers decision to hike milk price in Kerala

The Board of Directors, which met in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, considered a proposal to increase the price by 4 a litre

Gujarat Titans seek home comfort against a rampant Royal Challengers

And this time, the Titans will hope for a reversal in fortunes after having lost the previous encounter by five wickets as RCB chased 206 with ea

Consumer demand important factor in greening of products, services: Piyush Goyal

Separately, the Commerce Minister added that it was also important for corporates to have economically-viable propositions

Collector inspects counting centres in Krishnagiri

Watch: Perarivalan as practising lawyer: Congress MP calls it black day for judiciary

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has said the law permits A.G. Perarivalan, convicted in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, to prac

Kerala fireworks accident: judicial commission visits Mundathikode blast site; safety of fireworks under review

Justice C. N. Ramachandran Nair visits site and hospital, records witness accounts; report expected in six months

Malkajgiri traffic police book 627 cases in one-day crackdown on tinted glass violations

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov To Visit India Next Month

The meeting, chaired by India, will provide a valuable platform for substantive discussions on current international issues and prospects for str

African proverb of the day: The eye never forgets what the heart has seen life lessons on human nature, emotions and why the heart remembers what the mind cannot forget

African proverb of the day, The eye never forgets what the heart has seen, meaning explained, highlights deep African wisdom on memory and emotio

DC Edit | Iran War Wrecks OPEC Unity As UAE Pulls Out

War tensions and rift with Saudi Arabia reshape Gulf oil politics

Stone weighing 600 gms removed from mans urinary bladder in AINU Vizag

Families displaced by MSEZ project still await permanent employment

T.N. Commission for Protection of Child Rights recommends legal action against Vijay for using children to influence electoral outcome

TNCPCRs recommendation followed a representation by Tamil Nadu Child Rights Watch, which raised serious concerns on emotional exploitation of chi

CUET UG 2026: Exam intimation city slips out, check how to download and why you shouldn't mistake it for admit card

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET-UG 2026 advance exam city intimation slip, allowing students to check their test location