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Complete mapping of voters by April end: Telangana CEO to DEOs of urban districts
Three-year-old girl killed in stray dog attack in Peddapalli
Officials send straying elephant safely back to forest in Belagavi
TCS case: No interim relief for Nida Khan, next hearing on April 27
Lawyers representing Ms. Khan tell court that she is pregnant, that no offence is made out against her, and since she does not have any criminal history, there is no need for custodial interrogation
Youth arrested after Gandhi bust is damaged in Haveri
Pharma exports rose 2% to over $31 billion in FY26 despite sharp decline in March
New record comes amid war and tariff clouds, betters previous best of $30.47 billion registered in FY25
BJP, Congress spar over defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill; M.P. Chief Minister slams Priyanka
Mohan Yadav slams Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and questions her earlier campaign message on womens empowerment; he says the Congress will pay the price for its actions
O.P. Jindal Global University wins maritime law arbitration competition
DMK alliance a model for India, says CPI(M) leader M.A. Baby
The BJP cannot suppress the South Indian states through the same tactics and oppression they use in the North and Northeast, as there are governments like M.K. Stalins administration in Tamil Nadu and Pinarayi Vijayans administration in Kerala that refuse to fall in line with their designs, says M.A. Baby
Fire Safety Week concludes at VSP, HSL
BJP used women as a shield to push through delimitation: Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal
The govt. wanted to divide the INDIA alliance and deploy their usual tactics to push through the Constitution Amendment Bill but they had not anticipated the unity in the alliance which is why they appear rattled, the Congress leader says; the next Kerala CM will be chosen in a democratic fashion, says Mr. Venugopal, who played the role of a troubleshooter during the Assembly election campaign
Elderly woman dies of suspected snakebite
Redevelopment of Kaleshwaram temple taken up
250 youth volunteers set to receive training in disaster management
As part of the Yuva Aapda Mitra project, training programme for the volunteers begins in Kozhikode city under the supervision of the District Disaster Management Authority
Watch: Indias core sectors shrink, growth hits post-pandemic low
Candidates step up campaign with welfare focus in Thondamuthur constituency
Chennai Metro Rails passenger satisfaction survey gets under way
Fireflies can never dispel the darkness, says DravidarKazhagampresident K. Veeramani
They sparkle briefly and vanish. Only electricity gives sustained light. That electricity is theDMK-ledalliance. Its path is permanent, according to DravidarKazhagampresident K. Veeramani. He says actor-politician Vijay seems to have applied the work from home philosophy to politics
TDP leaders celebrate Chief Minister Naidus birthday with community events
J&K Govt Forms Inquiry Committee To Probe GMC Anantnag Incident
Srinagar, Apr 20: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted an inquiry committee to conduct a detailed probe into the incident at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag following reports of alleged negligence and lack of timely medical intervention. As per Government Order No. 354-JK (HME) of 2026, a three-member committee has been formed comprising Mission Director NHM as Chairperson, Director Health Services Kashmir as Member, and Medical Superintendent Children Hospital Bemina Srinagar as Member. The committee has been tasked [] The post J&K Govt Forms Inquiry Committee To Probe GMC Anantnag Incident appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
TVK Coimbatore South candidates voter-connect with humanoid robot
Mass relocation of trees near KBR Park sparks fresh environmental concerns
More than 1,500 trees face felling and hundreds are being shifted from KBR Park stretch, with activists alleging flawed surveys, legal violations, and ecological risks
The Hindu FICs Earth Day contests for students in Vizag
20 convicted in 2018 Assam mob lynching case
Villagers in Karbi Anglong had pounced on Abhijit Nath and Nilotpal Das, suspecting them to be kidnappers
Permit property owner to retrieve valuables from debris: HC to authorities
Opposition turned Womens Quota Amendment into dark chapter: Rajasthan CM
He accused the Opposition of opposing womens rights because of their dynastic mindset and suppressing the aspirations of women
Fireflies can never dispel the darkness, says the DK leader
They sparkle briefly and vanish. Only electricity gives sustained light. That electricity is theDMK-ledalliance. Its path is permanent, according to DravidarKazhagampresident K. Veeramani. He says actor-politician Vijay seems to have applied the work from home philosophy to politics
I love the people of Tamil Nadu: Rahul Gandhi
Overloaded tipper lorries along Pollachi-Dindigul National Highways raise eyebrows
HYDRAA receives complaints from Ailapur victims
Experts discuss the future of Indias diagnostic innovation at National Diagnostics Conclave
C-CAMPconceptualisedand anchored theIndigenisationof Diagnostics orInDx in 2020 as a nation-wide initiative towards convergence, capacity-building and manufacturing scale-up of all stakeholders with indigenous moleculardiagnostics.
With the result download window unresponsive, BE/BTech aspirants are eagerly waiting for their JEE Advanced 2026 qualification and ranking.
We have almost finalised the India-U.S. trade deal: Goyal
Contemporary pop opera Odyssey of Love to premier in Bengaluru from May 7 to 9
The Bangalore International Airport Limited says that inspired by Kalidasas Shakuntala, the Odyssey of Love is reimagined as a contemporary pop opera, blending movement, emotion, and music into a visually rich narrative
Opening of polling material room in Kozhikode kicks up a row
UDF candidates of six constituencies in Kozhikode say strong room was opened under the supervision of officials without prior intimation to candidates. Collector and returning officer for Perambra say an unsealed room housing polling materials was opened in the presence of candidates agents to collect data for updating poll software
Jewellery sales slow for Akshaya Tritiya in Coimbatore
Two sub-registrars arrested after ACB probe into bribe network
TDB training centre begins operations
Subbaraya Sastry is new Director of Ground Water and Water Audit Dept.
TGCHE reports misuse of its name and logo by fraudster
Vijay pulls crowds in roadshow; Annamalai campaigns for NDA candidates across Chennai
While the former T.N. BJP president took aim at the ruling party for lapses in governance, the TVK president did not address those that gathered to greet him on his campaign trail, which began in Ponneri. Traffic on stretches, including Padi flyover and parts of Anna Nagar, were severely affected owing to the Vijays canvassing
Preparatory works underway at polling stations, counting centre in Dindigul
Butterfly Park open to public on Tuesday
Iranian Envoy Summoned After Revolutionary Guards Fire On Indian Ships
The ships -- Indian-flagged cargo vessels - were fired on in the Strait of Hormuz on April 18. The incident occurred due to a communication gap between the Iranian government and the local unit of the Revolutionary Guard, sources said.
Sri Lanka Sends Back 19 Indian Fishermen Days After Arrests
According to the Sri Lanka Navy, 128 Indian fishermen have been arrested for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters so far this year.
Students Stage Dharna on Finding Worms in Food at MGU Hostel Mess
Unhygienic food at the hostel has been a major issue at the MGU in recent times.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: T.N.s progress causing heartburn in Delhi, says Kamal Haasan
Arabic proverb of the day: An ancient Arabic proverb teaches the value of doing good deeds without seeking praise. It suggests that kindness should be offered freely, like throwing it into the sea. Even if no one notices, the Creator is aware. This timeless wisdom encourages selfless actions in personal life, workplaces, and society.
Tension prevails in capital after BJP-CPI(M) clash in Nettayam
Habitual Poacher Held With 45 Live Locally Made Bombs In Shivamogga
Hosanagar Range Forest personnel of Shivamogga and recovered from him as many as 45 live locally made bombs used to kill especially Wild Boars: Reports
Two men flee with 13.40 lakh seized by officials at MP Karti Chidambarams office in Karaikudi
Govt. committed to bring back Kaleshwaram Barrages involving huge public money into use: CM
Accuses BRS of rushing to Delhi to fall at BJPs feet to scuttle States CBI probe plea
Elephant rescued from mud in Udutore backwaters
ChatGPT down: When will AI chatbot be back up? This report details a global outage affecting OpenAI services on April 20, 2026. Thousands of users cannot access ChatGPT or Codex. OpenAI confirms the disruption and is investigating the cause. Reports peaked in the United Kingdom and United States. This article covers the outage timeline, regional impacts, and official statements regarding the restoration of the popular artificial intelligence platform.
GTA 6 Price leak sparks debate: Is Grand Theft Auto VI headed for a $100 Tag?
The anticipated price of Grand Theft Auto VI has sparked intense discussion within the gaming community. Many enthusiasts contend that a higher cost could be warranted, considering the expansive scope, exceptional production quality, and extensive development timeline invested in the game.
BDS students death: father alleges sustained harassment, seeks immediate arrest of accused
He accuses sections of college management and faculty of creating a hostile environment and claims that his son was pressured, isolated, and mentally harassed. Even if loan app operators deployed pressure tactics, the college should have informed the family, he adds.
Aronyak Ghosh becomes Indias 95th GM
Flight returns to Hubballi after being diverted due to inclement weather
A video clip of passengers in panic and in tears, which was sent to their family members, subsequently went viral on social media
West Bengal Assembly polls: Incidents of clash trigger security concerns as polls draw near
Mamata Banerjee alleges selective targeting of Trinamool workers as part of preventive arrests.The EC and the State police take down over 11,000 social media posts
UDF Protest: Opening of room containing polling material in Kerala
The materials were stored in a room at JDT Institute in Vellimadukunnu, where UDF workers claimed it was opened without following proper procedures: Reports
Manipur CM unveils memorial in honour of WWII Japanese bombing victims
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh unveiled a memorial stone in Imphal East honouring victims of a 1943 Japanese aerial bombing during World War II. This event marked the 83rd commemoration of the Khurai Chingangbam Mandop Aerial Bombing. The Chief Minister acknowledged the tragic history and its impact on Manipuri society.
Head constable survives bullet injury to chest after rifle misfire in Kakinada
TDP cadre celebrates Naidus birthday at Tirupati
Bishop Heber College launches drive to save birds on campus
'Biden-era DOJ recruited spies in catholic': Sen. Hawley QUESTIONS attack on 'people of faith'
BJP MLA Asks IPS Officer To Stay Within His Limits, Flaunts His History
I want to tell the SDOP that he should know our history as well: Pritam Lodhi
Railways to operate 908 special trains during summer
These trains will operate 18,262 trips to cater to the increased travel demand due to vacations and festivals
Where India is going wrong in its goal to find new drugs
Understanding the basic biology of a disease is the key to finding new drugs, but in India, we have a dismal record in this area, due to critical gaps: reliance on biological data from Western populations, and inadequate support for local basic research
Pakistan's Deputy PM Dar speaks with Iran's Araghchi, pushes for dialogue
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. They stressed the need for ongoing dialogue to resolve pending issues and promote regional peace. This comes as uncertainty surrounds the second round of US-Iran talks. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong also spoke with Dar, acknowledging Pakistan's role in facilitating diplomacy.
Vested interests have reduced leaders to mere icons for political benefits, says writer
JEE Main Session 2 Result Out 2026: Complete Counselling Guide After Result
Register on the Joint Seat Allocation Authority portal for counselling to choose your preferred colleges and branches.
Elector mapping process leads to 9.8 lakh deletions in Odishas electoral rolls
Around two lakh Form-7 applications received after April 2, 2026 have been kept on hold; letter from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer directs Electoral Registration Officers to carry out door-to-door survey, and physically verify the authenticity of voter rolls, which impacts final deletion
The luxury of hindsight, the urgency of foresight: What India can still get right
Iran war: Recent West Asian events highlight India's vulnerabilities in energy, trade and finance. Foresight was dismissed, but now hindsight offers lessons. India must prepare for future disruptions by institutionalising scenario planning and risk assessment. This proactive approach is crucial for navigating global pressures and maintaining policy space.
More than 700 activists write to EC alleging MCC violation in PM address to the nation
If the said address to the nation was delivered with the prior permission of the Election Commission, then equal time on the national media should be provided to other parties to present their points of view, the letter said.
Telangana government doctors flag lateral entry route as bypassing of recruitment norms
Kamal Haasan inaugurates multiplex in Tiruchi
Development works worth 76 crore inaugurated on Naidus 76th birthday in Anantapurdistrict
Myanmar Regime Expands Ban On Menstrual Products Amid Claims Of Misuse By Rebels: Report
Not just menstruation products, the regime made similar claims about restrictions on medicine, bandages and disinfectant.
Special court castigates three police officers for false testimony in Vinay Kulkarni case
Why is the US stock market crashing today? Dow drops 130+ points as S&P 500 and Nasdaq turn negative. The US stock market crash today is shaking investors as the Dow Jones Industrial Average drops over 130 points. The S&P 500 falls 0.41%. The Nasdaq Composite slides 0.71%. This pullback comes right after record highs last week. Markets react fast to rising oil prices and fresh tension near the Strait of Hormuz. Crude jumps nearly 5%, lifting inflation fears again. Investors now shift to caution mode. Tech stocks lead the fall. Bond yields edge higher. The US stock market crash today reflects global risk, not weak earnings. Traders watch policy signals and geopolitics closely.
The communication further claimed that a few officers from outside the State were allegedly targeting Kannada-origin officers and misusing their positions to suppress them.
Residential camp introduces underprivileged students to space science
'Israel did not talk me into war': Trump hits back at reports of Netanyahu's role in Iran attack
US President Donald Trump denies Israel persuaded him to go to war with Iran. He states the October 7 attacks and his long-held view on Iran's nuclear ambitions drove the decision. Trump also suggests a prosperous future for Iran if its new leaders are smart. The US is preparing for talks with Iran in Islamabad, though Iran's participation is uncertain.
IPL 2026: SRH vs DC | Nitish is in a really good frame of mind: SRH assistant coach Franklin
Franklin also urged for patience with the likes of Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain
India should make use of more talents from overseas like Williams: Coyle
KTU Dean relieved of duties following demotion by parent department
The action is reportedly linked to allegations of financial irregularities during his tenure as a Principal at an IHRD-run engineering college
UK economy recession warning: Britain's economy is nearing a recession. New forecasts predict difficult times for workers and businesses. Rising energy prices and supply chain issues add to the strain. Unemployment is expected to rise significantly. Inflation may climb above the Bank of England's target. The economy shows some early resilience but faces future challenges.
Is Israel replicating Gaza's 'Yellow Line' in south Lebanon?
In a strategic response to recent tensions, Israel has created a security zone known as the 'Yellow Line' in southern Lebanon, coinciding with a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. This initiative mirrors an existing military boundary in Gaza, intensifying Lebanon's already complex political landscape and igniting fears of renewed military confrontations.
RBI Roll Backs Some Restrictions On Rupee Trade
The relaxation in cancellation and rebooking with related parties would have created problems for foreign banks head offices hedging INR related risk of trades done with overseas clients with Indian branches: Reports
