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Three Bills to tweak women's quota law, delimitation panel introduced in Lok Sabha

Congress leader K C Venugopal questioned why the proposed changes in the women's quota law were not incorporated when it was passed earlier by Pa

Alumni Gift to SMU Fuels Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

China bets big on AI, launches massive education overhaul

Asha Bhosle: The reluctant superstar

Portrait of a singer who stayed on in the spotlight, driven not by ambition but by necessity, and in the process changed Hindi film music forever

Women Reservation Bill: In 20 States & UTs less than 10% MLAs are female | Data

Share of women parliamentarians has never exceeded 15% in the past general elections

The week in 5 charts | Womens reservation Bill, India-Canada row, WHOs hypertension report, and more

Here are five charts that will help you understand some of the key stories from last week

Decadal Growth Average: a balanced formula for delimitation

Using the Decadal Growth Average formula, the Centre can address regional concerns and uphold the principles of federalism

Russia launches massive drone, missile barrage on Ukraine, at least 16 dead

Russia launched one of its largest recent aerial assaults on Ukraine, firing nearly 700 drones and multiple missiles in strikes that killed at le

Lok Sabha's strength to go up to 815, 272 of these for women; no state will suffer: Arjun Ram Meghwal

Parliament is set to increase the Lok Sabha's strength to 815 seats. This expansion includes reserving 272 seats for women, ensuring no state or

PNG Expansion Accelerated Under Structured Policy Push; 4.40 Lakh Connections Gasified Since March 2026

Detox Trends vs Real Liver Care: Doctor Explains What Actually Works

A balanced lifestyle plays the biggest role in keeping your liver healthy. This includes eating a nutrient-rich diet, staying hydrated, and maint

Dhurandar in Pakistan? LeT co-founder, IISc Bengaluru blast accused Hamza shot at in Lahore by two men riding a bike

Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza was shot in Lahore. This marks the second attempt on his life in under a year. Hamza, accused in the 2005 I

Trump Told Dutch Royals His Plan To End The Iran War. What It Is

The royal meal laid bare how alone Trump stands in his war with Iran, even though he repeatedly declares victory while declaring the conflict is

Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bills Introduced in Lok Sabha

The Bills were introduced after a fiery 40-minute debate following which the opposition pressed for the division of votes to introduce the Consti

Iran, US narrow differences after Pakistani mediation but splits remain, senior Iranian official says

Iran and the United States have made some progress toward a deal to end weeks of conflict, but major differences remain, especially over Tehrans

PM Modi Emphasizes Peace Over Military Conflict During Austrian Chancellors Visit

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a joint press conference on Thursday at Hyderabad House with Austrian Federal Chancellor D

Ramesh Chennithala says decision on Kerala CM up to high command, urges end to talks after Sudhakarans praise for K.C. Venugopal

Senior Congress leader says speculations over who will become the Chief Minister if UDF comes to power will impact the morale of party workers

Stalins black flag protest | How does it affect Parliament?: Om Birla questions T.R. Baalu

CS Atal Dulloo Assesses The Impact & Implementation Of PMIS In J&K

JAMMU, Apr 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today convened a meeting to assess the implementation status of the Prime Ministers Internship Scheme

Tamilisai Soundararajan Dismisses Concerns Over Reapportionment Impact on Southern States

Chennai, April 16: BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan has firmly rejected fears that reapportionment will diminish the representation of southern

Reservation by religion unconstitutional: Amit Shah vs Akhilesh in Lok Sabha

Tribal Communities In Navsari Launch Protest Over Housing Rights And Demolition Fears

Navsari's tribal communities protest for housing ownership, demanding resettlement assurances before road widening and consultations with communi

'Bindi, Tilak Not Restricted': Lenskart Founder Clarifies After Row Over Grooming Policy

Bansal clarified that the company has revised the grooming policy multiple times over the years, and the version currently circulating online is

South Korean President Lee to Visit India for Three-Day Trip

New Delhi, April 16: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to embark on a three-day visit to India next week. The primary goal of this trip

India Achieves Milestone in Nuclear Energy, Parliament Expresses Gratitude to Scientists

New Delhi, April 16: India has reached a historic milestone in scientific advancement and self-reliance, as announced in Parliament on Thursday.

Cigarettes, Goat Liver: Gym Trainer-Turned-Godman's 'Cure' For Devotees

Rhythm Panchal operated out of a vacant plot in Malad and held a darbar (court) every Thursday and Saturday from 8 pm to 7 am.

Turkiye to hold funerals for school shooting victims

Rodger, a 22-year-old American, killed six people on the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara, before taking his own life.

Can Iran Legally Collect Tolls On Vessels Passing Strait Of Hormuz?

UN Convention on the Law of the Sea provides vessels a right of unimpeded ransit passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Accident near Mantralayam leaves residents of Hassan village in grief

The deceased were part of a group of relatives, from two villages in Hassan district and one village in Chikkamagaluru district, who came togethe

How A US Blockade On Iran Is Forcing Sanctioned Ships To Turn Back

Iran-linked vessels appear to have jammed or faked their locations in some instances, complicating an uncertain and risky shipping situation.

Akasa Air to Launch Flights Connecting Gwalior, Delhi, and Bengaluru

New Delhi, April 16: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the Northeast, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, announced on Thursday that Akas

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Praises Nari Shakti Vandan Act as Revolutionary Decision

Bhopal, April 16: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has hailed the Nari Shakti Vandan Act as a groundbreaking decision for the 21st centu

38 Fake Cases Against Me: Congress Flags Madhya Pradesh Minister's Remark

The remarks have triggered a political row, with the Congress alleging that the minister concealed the information about pending criminal cases i

Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning What has April 19 ever given us?

Military conflict cannot resolve problems: PM Modi on West Asia, Ukraine after talks with Austria Chancellor

The Prime Minister said India and Austria are in agreement that military conflict cannot resolve problems

Lionel Messi Faces Legal Dispute Over Contract Violation

New Delhi, April 16: Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi is embroiled in a legal controversy. The Miami-based event company, VID Music Grou

Bihar Lawmaker Calls for Review of Prohibition Law After New Chief Minister Takes Office

Patna, April 16: Bihar has enforced a prohibition law for the past ten years, banning the sale and consumption of alcohol. Following the appointm

A 10-Year restaurant, a lifetime of loss: Vikas Khanna at his most personal

Just named in italics TIMEs 100, with Michelin-starred restaurants and global acclaim, Vikas Khanna turns away from expansion to create Bungalow,

Linking Womens Reservation with delimitation is devious: Karti Chidambaram

LIC HFL Recruitment 2026 begins: Check direct link to apply, eligibility, salary, selection process, important dates and more

LIC Housing Finance recruitment 2026: LIC Housing Finance Limited has opened applications for 180 Junior Assistant positions and the deadline is

BJP President Nitin Naveen Takes Oath as Rajya Sabha Member

New Delhi, April 16: Nitin Naveen, the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), took his oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on Th

PM Modi Meets Social Activist Girija Amma in Nagercoil, Highlights Her Contributions

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, where he had a memorable meeting with social activist Veerarag

'Religion-based reservation unconstitutional': Amit Shah & Akhilesh Yadav clash in Lok Sabha over delimitation

Home Minister Amit Shah and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav clashed in Parliament over the Women's Reservation Bill. Yadav questioned the urgency without

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SC Rejects Pleas Of Anil Ambani Challenging Bombay High Court Order

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the pleas of industrialist Anil Ambani challenging the Bombay High Court order that al

Akasa Air to Launch Flights Between Gwalior, Delhi, and Bengaluru, Boosting Air Connectivity: Jyotiraditya Scindia

New Delhi, April 16: Union Minister of Communications and Development of the Northeast Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, announced on Thursday tha

Lionel Messi Faces Legal Dispute Over $7 Million Contract Breach

New Delhi, April 16: Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi is embroiled in a legal controversy. The Miami-based event company, VID Music Grou

Two burnt alive as three trucks collide, catch fire near toll plaza in Jharkhand's Giridih

A driver and a cleaner trapped inside one of the trucks were burnt alive as the flames spread rapidly. Locals tried to help but could not approac

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7-Time Grand Slam Champion Carlos Alcaraz is Infosys Global Brand Ambassador

Nuvoco Vistas Announces Strong FY26 Financial Results

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Sundar Pichai, Ranbir Kapoor, Vikas Khanna shine in TIME's '100 Most Influential People of 2026'

TIME magazine has included Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, and celebrity chef Vikas Khanna in its list of the '100 Most

Indigo invests in air-taxi maker Sarla Aviation

The move puts the airline company in the growing air-taxi segment in India after a prior partnership with US-based Archer Aviation reportedly fel

This is not about womens reservation, but: Owaisi on Delimitation Bill

During the special session of Parliament on April 16, 2026, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi stood in strong opposition to the introduction of th

TCS row: Infosys dismisses social media allegations over harassment at Pune facility

The Infosys issue began after posts on X accused the company of inappropriate behaviour toward female employees, though those posts were later de

Lebanon 'not aware' of any upcoming contact with Israel: official source

We are not aware of any planned contact with the Israeli side, and we have not been informed of any through official channels, the source said

ShakthiSAT: A Moonshot Driven By The Power Of Schoolgirls

Mission ShakthiSAT is an all girls satellite initiative led by Space Kidz India, training young women worldwide in space science and engineering.

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

Parliament special session in Lok Sabha: 251 support, 185 oppose Constitution Bill to tweak women quota law

Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aiming to implement women's reservation before 2029. The bill, linked with delimitation

The Latest: Pakistans army chief to meet Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks

TEHRAN, Apr 16: Pakistans army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East and

Lok Sabhas Strength To Go Up To 815, 272 Of These For Women; No State Will Suffer: Meghwal

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: The strength of the Lok Sabha will increase to 815, of which 272 seats will be reserved for women and neither men nor any stat

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

South Korean star Lee Dong-wook to lead new Netflix series The Facade of Love

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: South Korean star Lee Dong-wook is set to headline Netflixs upcoming series The Facade of Love, the streaming platform has ann

Dry days: On rainfall deficit forecast | The Hindu Editorial

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

Burnett Homoeopathy Hosts World Homoeopathy Summit 4 At British Parliament

The summit coincided with World Homeopathy Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Samuel Hahnemann.

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

Parliament showdown over womens quota, delimitation bills: Centre, opposition trade barbs who said what

White Lotus season four begins filming on French Riviera, full cast unveiled

LOS ANGELES, Apr 16: Emmy-winning HBO series The White Lotus is now in production on its fourth season in France with filming taking place across

F-16 and Mirage jets destroyed in strike on Central Ukraine Airfield

DONETSK, Apr 16: Several F-16 and Mirage aircraft were destroyed in a strike on an airfield in central Ukraine, according to Sergei Lebedev, coor

JK Cement moves up on making investment in equity share capital of Mehrauni Electro Power

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): JK Cement is currently trading at Rs. 5477.05, up by 46.00 points or 0.85% from its previous closing of Rs. 543

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

Type 5 Diabetes And Childhood Nutrition: What Doctors Say Parents Need To Know

Type 5 diabetes is linked to childhood nutrition. So, addressing the gaps in childhood nutrition is necessary, as explained by Dr Soma Srinivas a

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

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

Elitecon International shines on bagging Rs 202 crore long-term supply contract

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Elitecon International is currently trading at Rs. 41.46, up by 1.96 points or 4.96% from its previous closing

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

Opinion: Opinion | Amid Trump's War On The World, How Effective Really Is India's Strategic Autonomy?

India certainly cannot mechanistically base its positions on preferred international norms, unmindful of its own direct interests.

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.

L&T gains as its Heavy Engineering arm dispatches seventh 700 MWe steam generator to NPCIL

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Larsen & Toubro is currently trading at Rs. 4130.00, up by 54.15 points or 1.33% from its previous closing of R