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Tragic Collision in Giridih: Two Lives Lost in Fiery Truck Crash

Mumbai, April 16: A heartbreaking road accident occurred in the Dumri police station area of Giridih district, Jharkhand, early Thursday morning,

13% Households Have No In-house Toilet Facilities: Telangana Caste Survey

The survey report, which was made public on Wednesday, said in Telangana, 21.2 per cent of households reported lacking tap water access. Access t

48% of Indian Customers Cite Lack of Empathy in CX, But Only 19% of Leaders Address It with AI Reports ServiceNow

Andhra Pradesh Intermediate supplementary exams 2026 time table released; exams from May 21

The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, releases the time table for the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations sche

Dry days: On rainfall deficit forecast | The Hindu Editorial

As India faces a rainfall deficit, it must make preparations for the worst

Asha Bhosle Honored in Parliament: A Tribute to Her Unmatched Contribution to Cinema

Mumbai, April 16: Legendary Hindi cinema singer Asha Bhosle has passed away, but her songs will forever resonate in the hearts of her fans. Durin

RailTel Corporation shines on bagging LoI worth Rs 100 crore

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Railtel Corporation Of India is currently trading at Rs. 347.05, up by 10.40 points or 3.09% from its previous

Quadrant Future Tek surges on receiving LoA worth Rs 20.19 crore from PLW

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Quadrant Future Tek is currently trading at Rs. 316.90, up by 4.75 points or 1.52% from its previous closing of

Rubicon Research gains on inking pact to acquire 85% stake in Arinna Lifesciences

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Rubicon Research is currently trading at Rs. 832.15, up by 7.60 points or 0.92% from its previous closing of Rs

John Cockerill India zooms on securing contract worth Rs 300 crore

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): John Cockerill India is currently trading at Rs. 5280.00, up by 228.00 points or 4.51% from its previous closin

Container Corporation rises on BSE

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Container Corporation of India is currently trading at Rs. 490.90, up by 1.80 points or 0.37% from its previous

SAMHI Hotels surges on inking pact with Ingka Centres for leasing 162-room hotel in Noida

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Samhi Hotels is currently trading at Rs. 163.05, up by 2.05 points or 1.27% from its previous closing of Rs. 16

Goregaon Drug Case: One More Arrest Made, Total of Seven in Custody

Mumbai, April 16: The investigation into the tragic overdose deaths of two students during a live concert at the Nesco Center in Goregaon is prog

Watch: Iran war:The fragile state of U.S. economy explained | Business Matter

The Iran war is rattling global economies, driving up oil prices, inflation, and growth concerns. Japan, India, and Europe are already feeling th

Sridhar Babu Explains Investment Opportunities in Telangana to US delegation

Sridhar Babu explained the vast investment opportunities and favourable ecosystem available in Telangana in the aerospace, defence and space sect

SharkNinja enters India: What its launch reveals about the countrys appliance market

SharkNinja brings its Shark and Ninja brands to India with air fryers, a 14-in-1 multicooker and more a launch that signals a shift in what Indi

Heated Debate in Lok Sabha Over Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: A heated debate erupted in the Lok Sabha on Thursday between Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav and Union Home Minister A

Column | Lost in rhetoric

How Trumps Iran narrative reflects a coarsening of global political discourse

Allcargo Terminals surges as its total volume rises 4% in March

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Allcargo Terminals is currently trading at Rs. 26.00, up by 0.71 points or 2.81% from its previous closing of R

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea seeking guidelines for display of Ashoka Chakra

The petitioner showed a picture of the Ashoka Chakra installed at a roundabout in Varanasi, but the Bench refused to entertain the plea

Suraj Estate Developers shines on acquiring land parcel in Mumbai

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Suraj Estate Developers is currently trading at Rs. 255.55, up by 28.05 points or 12.33% from its previous clos

GMR Airports falls after reporting marginal decline in passenger traffic in March

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): GMR Airports is currently trading at Rs. 97.16, down by 2.08 points or 2.10 % from its previous closing of Rs.

HDB Financial Services zooms on reporting 41% jump in Q4 net profit

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): HDB Financial Services is currently trading at Rs. 692.50, up by 48.30 points or 7.50% from its previous closin

Womens quota bills spark row; Govt introduces bill, opposition calls move unconstitutional

Madhav Anand Praises Womens Reservation Bill, Calls for Support from All Parties

Patna, April 16: Madhav Anand, a legislator from the National Lok Morcha (RLM), commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts toward wom

Mumbai Indians Sign Krish Bhagat as Replacement for Injured Atharv Ankolekar in IPL 2026

Mumbai, April 16: The five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, have announced the signing of Krish Bhagat as a replacement for injured spin all-round

OnePlus Pad 4 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 announced for April 30

OnePlus Pad 4 will get a 13,380 mAh battery, supported by an 80W SUPERVOOC charging

Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar CM, marks end of Nitish Kumar era

Samrat Choudhary is now the new Chief Minister of Bihar and is said to continue development work former CM Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narend

TVK chief Vijay booked by Chennai police for poll code violations during campaign in city

The cases were filed based on complaints from election observers and flying squad officials, who stated that the TVK campaign events breached the

Government proposing to up Lok Sabha size by 50%; move will disadvantage southern states: Congress

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has already raised an alarm over the issue and others may very well fol

Lok Sabha Approves Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 for Womens Reservation

New Delhi, April 16: The Lok Sabha has approved the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at implementing womens reservation and delim

Heatwave tightens grip in Telangana as nine districts record above 43; over 42 in 22 districts

Only two districts recorded temperatures below 42, including Hyderabad where the maximum stood at 41.4

Maharashtra Chief Minister Visits BAPS Swaminarayan Temple, Prays for National Prosperity

Mumbai, April 16: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited the renowned BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Dadar, Mumbai, where he offered p

SIR Impact in Bengal: Mamatas Seat Sees 25% Voter Drop, Suvendus Just 3%

West Bengal SIR: Chowrangee, Jorasanko, Samsherganj, Howrah North record highest voter drop

Infosys Denies Harassment Allegations Amid TCS Controversy

New Delhi, April 16: Following allegations of exploitation of women at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Nashik office, IT company Infosys has dism

Indian Organization Receives Approval for Foreign Donations

New Delhi, April 16: The central government has made a significant decision regarding the Baba Bageshwar Dham organization located in Chhatarpur

Delhi to Mumbai in 12 hours? As new Gujarat stretch of Mumbai Expressway opens, check entry and exit points, route

DelhiMumbai Expressway: The Union Transport Ministry, in a release, stated that the GodhraVadodara stretch of the DelhiMumbai Expressway has been

Lenskart Row: Hijab Allowed, Bindi Banned? Peyush Bansal Responds to Controversy

Lenskart faces backlash over alleged uniform rules allowing hijab but banning bindi. Founder Peyush Bansal issues clarification amid social media

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact

Australia is boosting its defense budget. Defense Minister Richard Marles announced an additional 53 billion Australian dollars over the next dec

Engineering AI-Driven Growth in Local Commerce: The Work of Vedant Singh at Mustard, Inc.

As Head of AI and Data Strategy at Mustard, Inc., Vedant Singh architected and leads the core data and AI systems that underpin the companys plat

Tarun Khanna Transforms Through Role of Mahadev After Over 400 Performances

Mumbai, April 16: Actor Tarun Khanna has portrayed the character of Lord Shiva so many times that it has profoundly transformed him as a person.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Review | A strong and compact flagship choice

Galaxy S26 offers performance upgrades, improved optimisation, better camera processing, and deeper AI integration

PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor Discuss Trade and Green Technology Collaboration

New Delhi, April 16: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker held a bilateral meeting on Thursday at Hydera

BJP chief Nitin Nabin, Thakur, Singhvi, others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

BJP National President Nitin Nabin took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on Thursday. He was joined by other newly elected members from various states. T

Asha Bhosle's Iconic 'Jhumka' Song Boosts Bareilly's Jewelry Business

According to Bareilly jewellers, women have begun purchasing jhumkas for the auspicious occasion, while traders dealing in artificial jewellery h

Madras High Court dismisses Tamannaah Bhatias plea for 1-crore damages from Power Soaps

She had accused the company of having exploited her popularity even after the expiry of the agreement period, but failed to prove it

Goregaon Drug Case: Police Arrests Another Suspect, Total Arrests Reach Seven

Mumbai, April 16: The investigation into the tragic overdose deaths of two students during a live concert at the Nesco Center in Goregaon is inte

Tarun Khanna Reflects on Transformative Journey Portraying Lord Shiva Over 400 Times

Mumbai, April 16: Actor Tarun Khanna has portrayed Lord Shiva so many times that the role has profoundly transformed him. He revealed that he has

Opposition Questions Governments Intent on Womens Reservation Bill Amid Political Turmoil

New Delhi, April 16: The political storm surrounding the Nari Vandan Shakti Act and the proposed delimitation has intensified both inside and out

Rajya Sabha reconstitutes panel of Vice-Chairpersons; six members nominated

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday reconstituted its panel of vice-chairpersons, nominating six members from the BJP, Congress, AIADMK and BJD, with eff

JD(U) Reaffirms Support for Womens Reservation Bill: Sanjay Kumar Jha

New Delhi, April 16: JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha stated that the party has consistently supported the Womens Reservation Bill. He emphasized that t

Enhanced Security in Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath Unveils Modern Police Facilities

Gorakhpur, April 16: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that timely recruitment, training, and infrastructure development in

Women's Reservation Bill 2026: After 30 years, here's how India moves to reserve 33% seats for women in Parliament

Parliament is considering a new law to bring 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies starting from the 2029 elections.

From bamboo walls to AI eyes: West Bengal election gets unprecedented surveillance push

The Election Commission of India is enhancing surveillance for the West Bengal Assembly polls by installing cameras for 100% webcasting, monitore

Lucknow: Fire leaves over 1,000 homeless as 50 LPG cylinders explode in shanties built illegally on Awas Vikas land

The big fire broke out early in the morning in Sector 11 of Vikas Nagar and quickly spread across the make shift settlement. As per report, the f

Akhilesh Yadav Questions Governments Urgency on Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: Members of the Samajwadi Party have expressed their support for the Womens Reservation Bill. Party leader Akhilesh Yadav cri

Siddhant Gupta Reflects on His Roots and Connection to Jammu

Mumbai, April 16: In todays fast-paced world, many individuals are drifting away from their roots in pursuit of their dreams. This disconnection

Polls for nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats scheduled for May 12: EC

Elections for nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats are scheduled for May 12, as announced by the Election Commission of India. The tenure o

Puri Jagannadhs Film Faces Uncertainty Amid Financial Dispute ?

The director has pending dues of around 5 crore linked to earlier arbitration proceedings with Telangana distributors.

NDA, Oppn Leaders Spar Over Womens Reservation, Delimitation Bills

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: NDA leaders on Thursday defended bills to amend the womens quota law and set up a delimitation commission, saying women have w

Cancer Screening Tests: Types, Benefits & Who Should Get Tested

Cancer often develops silently, showing no symptoms in its early stages. Cancer Screening Tests help detect cancer or precancerous changes before

Time Magazine Unveils 2026 List of 100 Most Influential People, Featuring Sundar Pichai, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vikas Khanna

New Delhi, April 16: Time Magazine has released its list of the 100 most influential people for 2026. This years list includes Sundar Pichai, CEO

In the Algorithm Era, Do Film Critics Still Matter?

The way Indians discover films has changed so sharply that the old Sunday ritual of waiting for a critics verdict now feels almost nostalgic. Tod

New Delimitation Bill 2026: What it means and its key proposals

The government's tabling of the Delimitation Bill has ignited a political firestorm, particularly from southern opposition parties. The proposal,

School-Based Homeopathy Clinics Cross 2.4 Lakh Student Visits, Led by Anubhuti Network

Key Highlights Over 2.42 lakh student visits recorded across school campusesin 10 years(20162026) 55,800+ visits in FY 202526, highest annual foo

Fake mango alert: 3,800 kg of chemically made pulp seized in Pune. Know side effects & how to identify artificially ripened aam at home

Mango Adulteration Alert: With the mango season in full swing, rising cases of mango adulteration in India have sparked serious food safety conce

PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stockers joint press meet| New Delhi | India-Austria ties

Back In News: Rana, Manoj Bajpayee Team Up For Last Man In Tower

The film is based on Aravind Adigas acclaimed novel.

SC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking Directions to Make Voting Compulsory in Polls

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi asked PIL petitioner Ajay Goel to approach the stak

The missing spotlight on urban local government elections

The ongoing discourse on simultaneous elections, or ONOE, is the right opportunity for change

Iran Asserts No Compromise on Uranium Enrichment Rights, Blames US for Escalating Tensions

Tehran, April 16: Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baghaei, declared that Iran will not compromise on its rights to nuclear enrichment

CSK Files Complaint with BCCI Over Alleged Insult During IPL 2026 Match Against RCB

New Delhi, April 16: In a recent match of IPL 2026 held on April 5 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced of

Women's Reservation Rollout by 2029: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu flags April 1618 special session

A special Parliament session is scheduled from April 16 to 18 to finalize rules for women's reservation, aiming for implementation by the 2029 el

Local power: On Tamil Nadu governments move

Local self-governments make a difference to the lives of people

The price of success: On Keralas demographic transition

Keralas rising maternal mortality ratio is not yet a cause for concern

Delimitation provisions in women's reservation amendment bill 'attack on democracy': Kerala Oppn

Opposition leaders from Kerala have opposed the delimitation provisions tied to the implementation of the Womens Reservation Act, arguing that li

BJP national president Nitin Nabin takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP, along with others

The newly elected MPs represent Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Maharashtra.

Opposition Questions Redistricting Bill as Amit Shah Responds with Critique of Samajwadi Party

New Delhi, April 16: In a special session of the Lok Sabha on Thursday, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Redistricting Bill, 2

Christopher Nolan Brings 'The Odyssey' to CinemaCon

The Odyssey is the first motion picture shot entirely on IMAX film, thanks to the development of new cameras that aren't quite so noisy, fulfilli

Counting matters: On delimitation, federalism, the Census

Delimitation must remain true to both representation and federalism

Opposition presses for division of votes to introduce bill to tweak women quota law.

Opposition presses for division of votes to introduce bill to tweak women quota law. The post Opposition presses for division of votes to introdu

Rights and the right price

Feminism for polarised times

A more compassionate feminism may be tactically right in this moment, to engender support instead of backlash

Champions League: Arsenal scrape past Sporting to reach semifinals

Mikel Arteta's side as they held on to 1-0 aggregate lead to set up a semifinal clash with Atletico Madrid

Vedanta Group Faces Scrutiny After Chhattisgarh Incident Raises Safety Concerns

New Delhi, April 16: The Vedanta Group, a leading mining company in India, is under intense scrutiny following a tragic incident at its Chhattisg

Intense Heat Wave Hits NCR, Rising Risk of Respiratory Illnesses

Noida, April 16: The National Capital Region (NCR) is experiencing a severe heat wave. According to the latest weather forecast, temperatures are

CBSE Class 10 results 2026: Vijayawada, Trivandrum top with 99.79%; overall pass 93.70%

Trivandrum and Vijayawada have once again emerged as the top-performing regions in the CBSE Class 10 board examination results declared on Wednes

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Zoho layoffs: Sridhar Vembu's firm laid off 300 employees without prior warning? Here's all about the social media buzz

Zoho layoff: There's a growing buzz on social media that Sridhar Vembu's company Zoho laid off 300 freshers without a prior warning. The buzz gai

Reviving a far-sighted but forgotten Bill mechanism

The Private Members Bill has the potential to be a gold mine for Indias legislative landscape