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Delimitation will not affect southern States, says Goyal

There will be proportional increase of seats across the country due to delimitation and everybody is back to where they were, says the Union Mini

Delimitation will not affect southern States, says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister accuses Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his ilk of promoting a false narrative on the issue

Indian Squash Tour in Chennai from Thursday

The Chennai leg will feature a mix of international players and emerging PSA talent across both draws

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on Indias economy

The non-availability of fertilisers and other chemicals would affect the agricultural output in the Kharif season which will start from June

Fidelity, AARP warn Americans on 401(k)s: Are hidden risks, early withdrawal penalties, and retirement savings gaps hurting your future wealth?

Fidelity, AARP warn Americans on 401(k)s as new data highlights serious retirement savings risks. The average Social Security benefit is only $2,

West Bengal polls: ED arrests I-PAC director and co-founder

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Vinesh Chandel, a director and co-founder of political consultancy firm I-PAC, in connection with a mone

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West Bengal polls: 2 Congress workers among three arrested by NIA for Malda siege

The NIA has arrested two Congress members and one ISF member in connection with the April 1 siege of judicial officers in Malda. Preliminary find

Dalit bodies to hold protest march to Anjarakandi Dental College on April 18

French Proverb of the day: 'Good advice is often annoying, bad advice...' Life lessons on truth, human nature, honesty and why 'yes men' can lead to your downfall

French Proverb of the day explains why honest feedback can feel uncomfortable while flattery feels pleasant. The proverb explores truth, human na

Grassroots-level SIR drives impacted voter turnout in Kerala, say community forums

Volunteers had guided voters through documentation procedures amid widespread concern over disenfranchisement

Three held for murder of forest guard who tried to stop sand mafia tractor; two linked to BJP

The prime accuseds arrest comes on a day when the Supreme Court slammed the governments Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan over the rampant illegal san

Wife reneges on divorce consent, SC steps in to end marriage

The Supreme Court dissolved a marriage and quashed a domestic violence case, citing misuse of court proceedings in a matrimonial dispute. A woman

Who Is Sakib Hussain? SRH Debutant With Best IPL Bowling Figure By An Indian

Fans at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad expected a run-fest in the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 contest o

Quote of the day by Cynthia Erivo: 'Meditation, yoga, working out, and eating well. That's my wellness. And I think occasionally...' - advice on self-care, health and fitness by Grammy-winning singer of Defying Gravity with Ariana Grande

Quote of the day by Cynthia Erivo: Actress and singer Cynthia Erivo shares her wellness secrets. She highlights meditation, yoga, exercise, and h

Amanda Ungaro THREAT or Iran war? What forced Melania Trumps move on Epstein row now

SC refuses to junk land-for-rail jobs FIR against Lalu

The Supreme Court has refused to quash the FIR against Lalu Prasad in the land-for-jobs case. However, the court granted him exemption from appea

Baisakhi: A Harvest of History, Culture, and Celebration in North India and Jammu

Dr Goldi Hazari Baisakhi, a festival that resonates deeply with the agrarian soul of North India, is far more than just a harvest celebration. It

BJD nominates Manas Mangaraj as its new leader in Rajya Sabha

The appointment follows the resignation of Sasmit Patra, who stepped down from the post recently

Make draft bills public, say civil society members

Social activists, academics, and former civil servants have urged the government to publicly share draft bills on women's reservation and delimit

Nalabhagam: a rare Janakiraman novel with a shocking theme and political undertones

Delimitation must be preceded by census: Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi has questioned the Modi government's planned delimitation, arguing it must follow a census and be politically equitable. She emphasi

Spanish Proverb of the Day: 'A Tree Born Crooked Never Straightens Its Trunk'A timeless reflection on character and habit

A Spanish proverb, A tree born crooked never straightens its trunk, highlights how early habits and upbringing profoundly shape character and beh

A long-awaited respite for Bastar village as it gets tap water

Narayanpur Collector Namrata Jain said that a water supply system had been set up in the village under the Jal Jeevan Mission

T.N. election 2026: Vaniyambadi constituency residents complain about delay in construction of ROB, illegal sand mining on Palar riverbed

They said that indiscriminate sand mining has affected the depth of the riverbed and recharge of groundwater

Clear stand on free compulsory pre-primary education, SC tells govt

Trump Says 34 Ships Crossed Hormuz Sunday

34 Ships went through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, which is by far the highest number since this foolish closure began, Trump said on Truth So

Dollar General class action settlement deadline today: claim your cash payout, check eligibility, and secure overcharge refund before April 13

The Dollar General class action settlement deadline hits April 13, 2026, closing claims on an $8.5 million payout tied to pricing errors nationwi

Soon, access to nicotine gums may get tougher

Faculty members object to Delhi University proposal to allow credits via online courses

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Powerloom weavers caught in a web of woes in Aruppukottai constituency

Chinese proverb of the day: 'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is...' Lessons on timely action, success and why making optimum use of present is crucial

Chinese proverb of the day shares a lesson about action, time, and long-term growth. The saying explains why delay leads to regret and why presen

Deliveries of LPG outpace bookings, says Delhi Chief Minister

Supreme Court expresses shock at the impunity of Chambal sand miners

The Bench further suggested that a GPS system could be installed in heavy earth-moving machines in the area to keep a track of their movement

Tamil Nadu election 2026: If BJP were playing petty politics, State would not have got first PM Mitra Park, says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister accuses Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his ilk of promoting a false narrative on the issue

West Asia war: Marine war-risk insurance tightens as reinsurers adopt no-market stance

West Asia war: Reinsurers are pulling back marine war-risk cover amid heightened geopolitical risks after failed US-Iran talks, prompting India t

Onus on Supreme Court to protect faith in democracy

In West Bengal, during the SIR of electoral rolls, ECI devised hurdles that many found impossible to cross and created a situation that risks mak

SC wants govt response to PIL seeking hike in MSP for grains

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and states on a PIL demanding a higher Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers to cover pr

Inventory of jewels in inner chamber of Jagannath Temple in Puri begins after 48 years

Team of goldsmiths, RBI representatives, priests carrying out exercise on orders of the Orissa HC after concerns were raised over safety of jewel

Supreme court seeks views on MSP PIL

The Supreme Court is examining a petition demanding minimum support prices for crops be set using a weighted average cost of production across al

Man transporting cattle jumps into Ramban rivulet to escape assault, goes missing; 4 held

Punjab Assembly passes Bill with strict provisions against acts of sacrilege

Draft law to ensure swift probe, make offences non-bailable, impose punishmentup to life term in prison and fine up to 25 lakh, says CM; SGPC cal

T.N. Assembly election 2026: Slow progress of infrastructure work, unemployment frustrate voters of Mayiladuthurai constituency

Be it the 83.03-crore underground sewerage project, the 29.01-crore Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Bus Stand of the Sarangapani flyover, poor planning

In Augusta Company: McIlroy makes history as only the fourth player to win second straight Masters titles

A dramatic finish saw McIlroy recover from a wayward tee shot on the 18th to secure victory with a bogey, joining legends like Jack Nicklaus and

Manesar violence: six arrested for inciting protesting workers

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Vijays hologram makes its way into campaign to impress Kumbakonam voters

DMK-Congress alliance: A flawed beginning and lack of cohesion

After tense seat-sharing talks with the DMK, Congress is lethargic in campaigning for T.N. polls

Native American proverb that will brighten your day: When you were born, you cried, and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world cries, and you rejoice.

Native American proverb When you were born, you cried, and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world cries, a

End of a giant: Trillion-tonne iceberg, twice the size of Greater London, breaks just before 40th birthday

The world's largest iceberg, A-23A, has finally broken apart after a nearly 40-year journey. This colossal megaberg, once twice the size of Great

South Caucasus emerges as crucial transit hub for India's Iran evacuations

Armenia and Azerbaijan have aided India in recent weeks. Armenia helped repatriate fishermen. Azerbaijan facilitated the evacuation of Indian emb

Is DMK listening? Hindi has migrated to Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's economic boom is seeing more Hindi spoken by locals. This trend challenges the DMK's long-standing opposition to Hindi. Migrant work

NCR workers unrest adds to cost strain on firms already hit by Iran war

Unrest among factory workers across the National Capital Region (NCR) over minimum wage demands is escalating, adding to cost pressures for compa

Residents associations flag ground-level problems in city as poll battle intensifies

They want the govt. to hold regular meetings to resolve issues such as poor waste management, faulty road re-laying methods, traffic violations,

Casting of postal ballots for senior citizens, differently-abled begins in Virudhunagar district

Whats happening with Brent crude and African crude prices, and why physical oil hits $150 as Europe pays record premiums amid Strait of Hormuz disruption and global supply shock fears

Brent crude and WTI oil prices are under sharp focus as physical crude for Europe has surged near $150 a barrel, based on LSEG data. This gap bet

Migrant worker stabbed to death following drunken brawl in Periyapalayam

Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Avinashi contest tightens as TVK disrupts AIADMK-BJP stronghold

The Bharatiya Janata Party faces a tough contest in Avinashi. The constituency has been an AIADMK stronghold for decades. New entrants like TVK a

Webinar to be held on liver diseases and transplant on April 17

T.N. Assembly election: Candidates look for landslide victory in Singanallur

Is Meta building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg that employees can actually talk to? Here's what we know so far

Meta AI Mark Zuckerberg clone: Meta is reportedly developing a photorealistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg that employees could interact with, d

African proverb of the day: 'Restless feet might walk you into...' Lessons on patience, careful action, calculated risk taking and why staying grounded is important

African proverb of the day explores the message behind the Ethiopian saying Restless feet might walk you into a snake pit. The story explains the

Excise policy case: Kejriwal seeks judges recusal; SG Mehta calls plea motivated & juvenile'

Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal personally sought the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case, citing apprehension of b

Trump gets McDonalds delivery at Oval Office to on first anniversary of 'no tax on tips' law

President Donald Trump celebrated the first anniversary of the 'no tax on tips' law with a McDonald's delivery to the Oval Office. He met with de

Iran keeping close contact with India on ship transit: Envoy

Iran's ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, confirms good contact with the Indian government on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. He

Fuel & LPG Supply Stable In Telangana : OMCs

Currently, approximately 2.18 lakh domestic LPG cylinders are being delivered daily in Telangana, as compared to the pre-war average of 2.15 lakh

West Bengal polls 2026: Amid voter row, Nadias Matua belt shows BJP leanings, minimal deletions

In West Bengals Nadia district, Matua voters in border villages like Majhdia navigate a unique realitycrossing fenced borders daily to farm while

GRT Jewellers Announces Special Offers and Discounts for Akshaya Tritiya

The company has also introduced a pre-booking option with 75 per cent advance payment, where customers will get a refund if gold prices drop on A

Ruby Rose Accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault; Katy Perry denies allegations, calls claims Dangerous, Reckless Lies

A controversy involving Katy Perry and Ruby Rose has sparked widespread discussion across social media and entertainment circles. Rose recently m

Tracer survey on ITIs job outcome soon, to assess performance, identify issues

The government will now track graduates from upgraded Industrial Training Institutes annually. This survey will measure job placements and salari

EFI launches campaign to put environment on poll agenda

The campaign, titled Blue Green Clean Election, calls upon residents to post short videosurging candidates to prioritise protection of waterbodie

Three-day parole for Savukku Shankar to attend mothers funeral

The parole was sanctioned after a petition was submitted by Mr. Shankars counsel on April 13, 2026, stating that the detenus mother had passed aw

Time for a double-engine government in Tamil Nadu, says BJP chief Nitin Nabin

Plea Seeks Permit for Public Hearing

Taking note of the submissions of the petitioner counsel, the Court issued directed the respondent authorities to file counter.

India Gets Iranian Oil For First Time In 7 Years: Report

The Iran-flagged Felicity has reached Sikka Port in western India, while the Curacao-flagged Jaya is at the eastern port of Odisha, the data show

Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Amid DMK attack, AIADMK says BJP alliance is electoral, not ideological

AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami stated the party's alliance with BJP is for elections only. He emphasized that if AIADMK wins, its ideology wi

Elephant driven away from Doddabetta Peak

ED arrests I-PAC director in West Bengal coal 'scam' case

An official said Chandel was taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Delhi late evening

Food, fuel prices push up March retail inflation to 3.4%

India's retail inflation climbed to 3.4 percent in March. Higher food and fuel costs are driving this increase. Experts predict inflation could r

Bengal polls: After ED arrest of I-PAC co-founder, Abhishek Banerjee flags level playing field concern

Following the Enforcement Directorate arrest of I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel just days before the Bengal Assembly elections, Abhishek Banerjee

Bizarre Child Support Dispute Over Kittens Goes Viral, Bengaluru Police Intervenes

The conflict began when a resident's male cat impregnated a neighbour's female cat. The conflict erupted after four kittens were born.

BCY Supporters Block National Highway in Mangalagiri as Stir Enters Third Day

The protest was part of the ongoing BC Dharma Deeksha launched by the BCY leader, demanding fulfilment of several issues related to Backward Clas

Trinamool has 37% women parliamentarians: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign before campaigning in all 294 assembly seats in

J&K man missing after 'attacked by cow vigilantes'; SIT probe underway, highway blocked in protest

A protest blocked the National Highway in Banihal after Tanvir Ahmad Chopan went missing. Family alleges he was thrashed by cow vigilantes while

Viktor Orbn defeated: What does this mean for Hungary?

Hungary has voted out Prime Minister Viktor Orbn after 16 years in power. In a closely watched election, pro-European challenger Pter Magyar secu

BJP Rules Out Tie-Ups, Targets Cong, BRS

He alleged these parties had worked together in Kamareddy and Karimnagar specifically to defeat BJP candidates.

2026 USPS postmark rule change: why IRS tax returns mailed April 15 may be late, penalties triggered, and safe filing steps explained

USPS postmark rules 2026 are creating real tax filing risks this year. Over 160 million Americans file taxes annually, and many still rely on mai

60th Graduation Day of Lady Doak College held

Can't let those with appeals pending to vote: Apex Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals with pending appeals against their exclusion from the voter list cannot participate in the upcoming

50-year-Old Man Booked Under Posco Law

Police said, The girl ran back to her home. Later, she developed fever and exhibited signs of extreme trauma. Upon questioning by her mother, she

How much did Donald Trump tip DoorDash grandma driver for McDonalds delivery order, and was the whole encounter staged? Full explainer of White House DoorDash moment

How much did Donald Trump tip DoorDash grandma driver for McDonalds delivery order, and was the whole encounter staged? A delivery to the White H