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Without Women Farmers, Every Plate Would Be Empty: LG Sinha At IFFCO Conference In Srinagar

Srinagar, Apr 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday underscored the pivotal role of women farmers in sustaining the global food system,

Congress suspends 5 Haryana MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls

Earlier, the Congress issued a show cause notice to its five legislators from Haryana for alleged cross-voting

Rashmika Mandannas Fun on the Set of Cocktail-2 in Sicily with Shahid and Kriti

Mumbai, April 16: Actress Rashmika Mandanna is set to appear in her upcoming film Cocktail-2, where she plays a character named Diya. Recently, t

Lalit Modi: No Future for India-Pakistan Bilateral Series Due to PCBs Political Influence

New Delhi, April 16: Lalit Modi, the former chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), believes that the chances of a bilateral series between

AIIMS Delhi Announces Recruitment for 26 Positions Including Assistant Professors

New Delhi, April 16: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has released an official notification for the recruitment of 26 po

Kolleru Lake faces fresh encroachment; Jal Biradari seeks Supreme Court order enforcement

Jal Biradari National Convenor Bolisetty Satyanarayana says 1.61 lakh acres of Kolleru Lake are encroached, and urges the AP government to act on

Looking at India to be among top 3 global markets for Renault: Group CEO Francois Provost

CHENNAI, Apr 16: French automaker Renault is looking to make India among its top three global markets, for which it will expand its portfolio in

We support the womens reservation, but you dont want to carry out caste census: Akhilesh Yadav

New Trailer of Ek Din Released, Junaid Khan Captures the Pain of Unrequited Love

Mumbai, April 16: The magic of romantic films in Bollywood resonates deeply with audiences. One such film, Ek Din, is generating significant buzz

PM Modi Advocates for Womens Reservation Bill Amidst Strong Opposition

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Thursday regarding the Womens Reservation Bill. He noted that discus

Ahead of Assembly election results, Congress leadership debate in Kerala heats up

In a contentious FB post, K. Sudhakaran backs K.C. Venugopal. While Ramesh Chennithala says party high command will take final call, KPCC preside

CK Palle Police receive CCTVs and solar panel under CSR

Relief from heatwave in Telangana likely as IMD forecasts rain between April 19-22

A low-pressure system moving towards Telangana is creating favourable conditions for rainfall, says IMD-Hyderabads Scientist Dharma Raju

We will not be renewing the general license on Russian and Iranian oil: Bessent

Fuel Prices Remain Steady in India Amid Middle East Tensions, Surge in Pakistan and Nepal

New Delhi, April 16: Fuel prices in India have remained stable despite rising tensions in the Middle East. In contrast, countries like Pakistan a

Kailash Kher Celebrates the Divine Essence of Ganga in Mirzapur

Mumbai, April 16: Renowned singer Kailash Kher has recently embarked on a spiritual journey to witness the various forms of Mother Ganga, followi

AI-Generated Video Falsely Shared as Real Indian Media Coverage About Pakistan

The video is an AI-generated one and does not show authentic footage of an Indian news report.

Opposition opposing everything: Amit Shah defends govts Delimitation Bill

Amit Shah asserted in the Lok Sabha that the government has not violated any rules in introducing the three bills and urged members to engage in

Congress Suspends Five Haryana MLAs Over Alleged Cross Voting in Rajya Sabha Elections

New Delhi, April 16: In a significant move, the Congress party has suspended five MLAs in Haryana for alleged cross voting during the Rajya Sabha

NDA MPs Praise PM Modis Historic Step for Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: The political atmosphere surrounding the Womens Reservation Bill has intensified. NDA MPs have described this bill as a sign

Strong and developed India can only be built on foundation of its native languages: President Murmu

Wardha, Apr 16: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said a strong, self-reliant and developed India can only be built on the foundation of the c

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in Chinas Xinjiang region

BEIJING, Apr 16: A court in Kazakhstan convicted 19 activists after a protest against Beijings crackdown in Chinas far-western Xinjiang region la

India Strengthens Anti-Doping Measures to Combat Substance Abuse in Sports

New Delhi, April 16: Indias Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, addressed the opening ceremony of the World Anti-

Empowering Women: A Historic Step for Gender Equality in India

Amaravati, April 16: Andhra Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan spoke on womens empowerment and their political participation on Thursday

Indian national accused of cheating cultural organisation of over SGD 1.6 million

SINGAPORE, Apr 16: An Indian national was among the two persons charged with cheating a cultural organisation of more than SGD 1.6 million (appro

UN asks IDF to respect its obligations to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers in Lebanon

Key aspects in Telanganas Caste Census-2024 four volumes and Expert Groups reports

Broadly, the four volumes has data on percentage of people across social categories who benefitted from reservations in various categories of e

Sebi extends registration validity period for not-for-profit entities on Social Stock Exchange

Additionally, the regulator has lowered the minimum subscription requirement for Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments to 50% from 75% to enhanc

New Delhi to Kashmir: New Cargo Train Service Launches Tomorrow

Jammu, April 16: Northern Railway officials announced on Thursday that a new Joint Parcel Product Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) train will commen

Buyer-Seller Meet Strengthens Market Linkages for FPOs Under Project Pragati in Rajasthan

Behror, Kotputli, Rajasthan, India Business Wire India

A Joy Partners with Chef Andr Chiang to Launch A Gastronomic Symphony of Taiwans Four Seasons

No Rest Till Jammu And Kashmir Gets Rid Of Drug Menace: LG Manoj Sinha

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said he will not rest till he rids Jammu and Kashmir of the drug menace. All the de

Congress risks alienating AHINDA community in Karnataka for the sake of one family, warn Muslim leaders

Say the Congress had acted in violation of norms in taking action against certain leaders in connection with the Davanagere South byelection.

Cases filed against DMK, AIADMK candidates for alleged distribution of 8,000 coupons and 10,000 tokens

Madras High Court Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan agree to hear both the cases on Friday

The leadership agenda: How CXOs are refining work models in 2026

As the hybrid debate fades, CXOs are redesigning work around outcomes, transparency, and what actually drives performance. CXOs have moved beyond

Woman ASI in Punjab's Faridkot suspended for tying 5-year-old granddaughter and leaving her in scorching heat

Sarabjit Kaur, ASI in Punjabs Faridkot, tied her granddaughter to a gate and left her in the heat, sparking outrage

Akhilesh Yadav Questions BJP on Women Chief Ministers in Parliament

New Delhi, April 16: During a discussion in the Lok Sabha on delimitation and womens reservation, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav raised se

Director Vignesh Shivan Speaks Out on Film Leaks: A Pain Comparable to Death

Chennai, April 16: In the film industry, creating a movie often requires years of hard work. Every scene, dialogue, and frame is crafted with ded

This AI hybrid system makes Delhi to Mumbai trip possible for only 3000 with record breaking mileage of 45km/l

Chinese automaker Geely has launched its new i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid system, claiming a Guinness World Record with fuel efficiency of just 2.22

A defining pivot: PM Narendra Modi frames womens reservation bill and delimitation as Parliaments moment of reckoning

Narendra Modi described the womens reservation and delimitation bills as a defining moment for Parliament, saying they will shape Indias politica

PM Modi's Lok Sabha address on Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bill: Key highlights

A significant legislative package has been introduced in Parliament. This package aims to implement 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok S

Explained | Assams delimitation test

What is the Election Commissions draft proposal on delimitation? Why are people opposing it? Who is going to get affected by the exercise? Why do

Is the delimitation question settled?

Assam delimitation proposal: an erosion of representation

The proposed exercise is allegedly based on communal lines of segregation, rather than on logical geographic boundaries of the State.The plan, wh

Siddhant Dhuwali On Why Consistency Matters Most In The Restaurant Business

Consistency includes staff training, guest interaction, and operational processes to ensure a seamless experience.

Delimitation saga: Wards reduced to 225 ahead of BBMP polls

Repeated demands to publish digital interactive maps of the proposed wards and to allow objections to be filed online have fallen on deaf ears

Warning: Your satellite is about to be hit by debris in space

The year 2025 witnessed the highest number of launches since the beginning of the space age, adding to the congestion in space

Taking India back to the drawing board

We need a robust conversation around delimitation sooner than later, so that lifting of the freeze on allocation of seats does not have to be pus

Austrian Chancellor Thanks PM Modi for Warm Hospitality During Historic Visit

New Delhi, April 16: Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, on a four-day visit to India, expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Naren

From womens reservation to gender equality

The recognition of unpaid labour and equitable sharing of household duties will ultimately dictate whether substantive reform in gender equality

Tejasvi Surya Addresses Misconceptions on Delimitation in Southern India

New Delhi, April 16: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya recently addressed concerns regarding delimitation in the parliament, stating that there is significant

Womens quota, panchayats to Parliament

The design of womens reservation should have ideally been informed by its 30-year experience in local governments

Women want change, society needs change

The Womens Reservation Act is the first step toward enabling gender parity

Womens quota rhetoric and reality

Parliament has committed an egregious folly in fusing womens reservation with delimitation

Reimagining Indian federalism

The return of coalition governance to New Delhi offers hope

Time for a Census, come what may

Paradoxically, the Modi government can fast-track delimitation by delaying the population census. The Opposition should resist this tooth and nai

Any further delay in Census taking is perilous

In the absence of a Census after 2011, welfare schemes continue to be out of reach for many

No population Census in the dark without vital data

The Census is not limited to being a mere population count; it includes a wide range of crucial locational, familial and individual information

Centre yet to address southern Indias anxieties on delimitation

The delimitation exercise, constitutionally mandated for 2026, looms large over the debate, and the government and the BJP may have to evolve a r

Are pro-natalist policies the way to address the ageing population problem?

IYC Chief Slams BJP Over Elections, Promises, Security, Says 2029 Wave Will Sweep Away BJP

Jammu, Apr 16: Indian Youth Congress national president Uday Bhanu Chib on Wednesday accused the BJP of vote theft, misuse of institutions and fa

New-to-science gecko Cyrtodactylus jayadityai discovered in Tripura, named after researchers mentor

Cyrtodactylus jayadityai, recorded from lowland forest patches of North Tripura district, showed a significant divergence from its closest relati

Nishant Kumar Vows to Fulfill Nitish Kumars Unfinished Dreams

Patna, April 16: Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and a leader of the Janata Dal (United), visited the party office

Swiggy rider drags food delivery box on road after being paid Rs 35 for 6.2 km trip. Video goes viral

A Swiggy delivery partner allegedly dragged his food box after a 6.2 km trip for Rs 35, sparking online debate about gig worker pay. While some s

How to Choose the Right Shampoo to Prevent Hair Loss and Combat Dandruff

New Delhi, April 16: The issue of hair loss is rising rapidly today, and it is not limited to age or weather. Minor factors, such as using the wr

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 16, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, April 16, 2026.

MI vs PBKS IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians Eye Revamp Ahead of Crucial Clash vs Punjab Kings at Wankhede

Struggling Mumbai Indians consider a revamp as they face in-form Punjab Kings in a high-stakes IPL 2026 clash at Wankhede Stadium.

What is the significance of the Census? | Explained

When was the first Census conducted? What are the two phases of the current Census exercise? Why is caste going to be enumerated in the upcoming

Cl de Peau Beaut Renews Global Partnership with UNICEF, Aiming to Reach an Additional 7.3 Million Girls

Daisy Rockwells family saga, Ravi Mishra on delimitation, Sundar Sarukkais new novel and more

Kerala Karunya Plus KN-619 lottery result out today (April 16th, 2026); 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Karunya Plus KN-619 Lottery Result (16-04-2026): Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Karunya Plus KN-619 week

IIFL Fintech Fund Backs TraqChecks $8M Series A to Build the AI Infrastructure Layer for Enterprise Hiring

Hansika Motwani Transforms for Gali: A Deep Dive into Lailas Character Look

Mumbai, April 16: In the world of film and web series, creating a memorable character goes beyond just good acting. The characters look, attire,

Shipsy Named a Niche Player in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant and recognized in Critical Capabilities for Transportation Management Systems

Election officials seize gold jewellery worth 245 crore in Adyar

It was seized on the grounds that consignmentlacks movement permission during election

Why Delhi Didnt Pick Virat Kohli in IPL 2008: Virender Sehwag Reveals the Story

New Delhi, April 16: During cricket commentary, past matches often resurface, revealing surprising insights for fans. While commentating during I

SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Transfer of Officers by EC in West Bengal

The bench passed the order while hearing a plea challenging a Calcutta High Court order dated March 31

PM Modi speaks in Lok Sabha | Womens Reservation Bill | Delimitation Bill | Parliament LIVE

LPL Financial Inaugurates Global Capability Center in Hyderabad

New center strengthens the firm's global operating model and commitment to innovation at scale

Andhra Pradesh Fire Services to deploy robot, drones for firefighting in hazardous zones

The drones, with a payload capacity of 20 kg, can carry water, extinguishing powder or firefighting equipment, and will be used in emergencies

Three more arrested in college students attack during robbery bid in Minjur

Police said Dillibabu, 23, of Vallur was initially apprehended in the case

Punjab Police Uncovers ISI-Supported Terror Module, One Arrested

Chandigarh, April 16: Punjabs security agencies have achieved a significant breakthrough. The Counter Intelligence Wing has dismantled a cross-bo

J&K Govt orders Transfer Of Three ARTOs

JAMMU, Apr 16: The Transport Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of three ARTOs in the interest o

Rahul Dev Transforms for Mor Sab Da Banuga: A Journey of Dedication and Discipline

Mumbai, April 16: Renowned actor Rahul Dev is undergoing a remarkable transformation for his role in the upcoming Punjabi film Mor Sab Da Banuga.

China tells travellers to use caution after 'malicious' US border checks

China has issued a travel advisory for its citizens heading to the United States. The advisory urges caution and suggests avoiding entry through

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Bombay HC verdict lifting stay on fraud proceedings against Anil Ambani

A Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant did not intervene against the Division Bench decision to set aside a Single Judge order of December last year

Anna Konidela Clarifies Lady in 2011 Photo With Pawan Kalyan Is Not Her

Anna Konidela, who generally maintains a low public profile, has recently taken to social media, sharing a few rare moments of her personal life

World Cup 2026: Fans with disabilities 'excluded'

Complaints that the 2026 World Cup, hosted largely by the USA, is a rip off have been widespread and constant. But it's not just the prices that

No Reservation To Muslims; Quota On Basis Of Religion Unconstitutional: Shah

The home minister said the Samajwadi Party members were saying that they would place the demand for a caste census but he would like to inform th

LIC HFL Announces Recruitment for 180 Junior Assistant Positions

New Delhi, April 16: The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL) has officially announced the recruitment of 180 Junio