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Shashi Tharoor Slams Delimitation as 'Political Demonetisation'

Women's reservation, he said, is ready for harvest and can and should be implemented immediately based on existing parliamentary strength.

Opposition Leaders Criticize BJP Government Over Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 17: Opposition leaders gathered for a special session regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, expressing their views and tar

Major Gang Busted for Transformer Oil and Copper Theft in Hardoi

Hardoi, April 17: A significant gang involved in stealing oil and copper from transformers has been dismantled by the police in Hardoi, Uttar Pra

Why are US stock market futures up now, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq continue to stay in green or turn red again? Wall Street futures, US stocks to watch, analysts insights, market outlook and what should investors do now

Why are US stock market futures up now, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq continue to stay in green or turn red again? US stock futures move

Congress Leader Hussain Dalwai Supports Womens Reservation but Opposes Redistricting

Mumbai, April 17: Congress leader Hussain Dalwai has expressed support for the Womens Reservation Bill. However, he opposes the governments propo

Bomb threat call to Uppal Metro Station turns out to be hoax

Melbourne Police Issue Warning After Arson and Shooting Incidents

Melbourne, April 17: The police in Melbourne, Australia, have issued a warning to the public following a series of arson attacks and a drive-by s

Tamil Nadu election: Biryani caterers work around fuel shortages, inflation for Tiruchis political meetings

TDP MP Devarayalu backs Womens Reservation and Delimitation Bills in Lok Sabha debate

TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu supports Womens Reservation and Delimitation Bills in Lok Sabha, says APs share may rise to 4.6%

Global Welcome for Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire as Gulf Nations Urge Compliance

New Delhi, April 17: A ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been announced, bringing joy and celebrations among the Lebanese people.

Nitish Kumar Allocated Type-8 Bungalow in Lutyens Delhi with Enhanced Security

New Delhi, April 17: Former Chief Minister of Bihar and current Rajya Sabha MP, Nitish Kumar, has been assigned a new government residence in New

Telangana CS Reviews EV Charging Infra in State

The Chief Secretary underscored the urgent need to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in line with sustainability goals and the transit

Mamata Banerjee Misleading People on Meat Ban, Claims Himanta Biswa Sarma

Kolkata, April 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made significant remarks regarding West Bengals political landscape. He targeted Chie

Trekking Without Nature Guide Won't Be Allowed In Karnataka

Karnataka forest minister Eshwar Khandre releases SOP stating no permission to trekkers without a certified nature guide equipped with GPS-enable

Every Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Phone Launched So Far: Complete List

Mumbai, April 17: The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is a high-performance mobile processor that delivers flagship-level performance at a competitive price.

Govt taking away their power vs Why not in 60 years: RahulRijiju clash over OBCs during womens quotadelimitation debate

Amazon Launches Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) with Enhanced Performance and Exclusive Anime Hub

Mumbai, April 17: Amazon has unveiled the Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Gen), an upgraded version of its entry-level streaming device. This new model aim

Honor Set to Unveil New MagicBook X Series and Gaming Laptops on April 23

Mumbai, April 17: Honor is gearing up for a significant product launch on April 23, 2026, where it will showcase a variety of new laptops, gaming

Bihars Deputy CM Promises Industrial Growth and Job Creation

Patna, April 17: Bihars Deputy Chief Minister, Bijendra Prasad Yadav, discussed the new governments priorities in an interview with a news agency

First batch of 1,75,025 pilgrims will embark on Hajj pilgrimage

The Additional Secretary (Gulf) at the MEA said that exactly a total of 1,75,025 pilgrims will be embarking on the Hajj pilgrimage

Womens Reservation Bill to Be Based on Population: Nishikant Dubey

New Delhi, April 17: The special session called to discuss the Womens Reservation Bill has prompted reactions from ruling party MPs and ministers

From confused student to Google: VIT techie shares how no-plan approach landed him job in tech giant

Lakshya Kapur, an engineer from Vellore Institute of Technology, found his path to Google by embracing uncertainty. He felt lost during college b

Panchshil Realty Achieves Multiple ISO Certifications Across 12 Office Parks Spanning ~16.6 million Sq. Ft.

Indias current account deficit may rise to 2% of GDP in FY27 if oil stays at $8287: CRISIL

Rising oil prices could push India's current account deficit to a concerning two percent of GDP, as highlighted by a Crisil report. This predicti

'Leader of my party is not here': Raghav Chadha takes veiled dig at Aam Aadmi Party in Rajya Sabha

Clearly Blue Digital Marks a Decade of Storytelling with a Summit on AI and the Future of Marketing

What dating after 50 in India really looks like today

New surveys and real stories reveal a shift toward companionship, discretion and low-drama relationships among older singles

Apparel Group Introduces Triptii Dimri as the Brand Ambassador for Victorias Secret India

Two arrested in Kerala over sharing eaterys Vishu poster depicting Lord Krishna before non-veg dish

According to FIR, the accused shared the poster on WhatsApp to allegedly hurt religious sentiments of Hindu community

Zoya Unveils Its Second Boutique in Bengaluru at The Leela Palace

Celebrating craft and meaning at Its 4th boutique in South India and 13th in India.

RBI Withdraws Rs 2 Lakh Cr Liquidity Via 7-day VRRR Auction

The central bank had received higher bids worth Rs 2,28,098 crore than the notified amount of Rs 2 lakh crore in the auction.

Emergys FoundrySmart recognized as an SAP-qualified partner-packaged solution, reinforcing industry focus in metal casting and mining

Melbourne Police Issue Warning Following Arson and Shooting Incidents

Melbourne, April 17: The police in Melbourne, Australia, issued a warning on Friday urging residents to remain vigilant following a series of ars

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | Narada: the original provocateur

Hindu mythologys impish sage has been recast through the centuries, but never loses his identity

Sri Venkateswara Zoo receives donation for animal adoption

India seen as stable global capital hub with $4.4 trillion market cap: SEBI chief

India is increasingly recognized as a stable global capital hub with its market capitalization reaching USD 4.4 trillion and a total of USD 154 b

Develop real-time dashboard to map and monitor EV charging infrastructure: Telangana CS

Energy Department in the process of framing a policy to mandate the installation of EV charging points in the basements of apartment complexes

PMs gift to women wrapped in barbed wire; delimitation will be political demonetisation: Tharoor

New Delhi, Apr 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped the gift of justice to nari shakti in barbed wire by linking the implementation of wo

BJP MP Shashank Mani Urges Support for Womens Reservation Bill Amidst Political Tensions

New Delhi, April 17: BJP MP Shashank Mani spoke to a news agency about the Womens Reservation Bill, stating that discussions today will clarify a

BJP using womens quota bill as front to pass Delimitation Bill that will break India: Mamata

Cooch Behar (WB), Apr 17: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday alleged the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre was using the proposed amendm

Hiding Like Absconder: BJP Slams Pawan Khera after SC Ruling

The ruling party asserted that the Supreme Court's order has exposed a aseless and politically-motivated campaign run by Khera

China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'

Beijing stands firm on the legitimacy of its military maneuvers around Taiwan, asserting that these drills are both reasonable and warranted. The

British Official Quits Over Mandelson Appointment, Starmer Refuses to Budge

Many considered Mandelson a risky appointment because of his past friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Govt Wants To Change Indias Electoral Map, Its Nothing Short Of Anti-National Act: Rahul

New Delhi, Apr 17: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the constitution amendment bill has nothing to do with womens reservation but

Div Com Kashmir Reviews Progress Of 60 MLD Noorbagh STP, Other Key Projects

SRINAGAR, Apr 17: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today conducted a comprehensive review of the progress on the 60 MLD Sewage Treat

Anbumani slams T.N. CM Stalin over false fear on delimitation

Dr. Anbumani welcomed assurances given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah that Tamil Nadus Lok Sabha constituencies will

'Converted to Islam, then returned to Sanatan': Chahatt Khanna reveals details of her conversion during marriage and two divorces

Chahatt Khanna has opened up about her personal and spiritual journey, addressing her conversion to Islam during her marriage to Farhan Mirza and

Miley Cyrus engagement to Maxx Morando: Inside proposal, love story and net worth of the couple

Miley Cyrus shared that the proposal happened during a trip to Japan, where Maxx Morando got down on one knee in a thoughtfully planned moment. T

Bichkunda Excise Inspector Held in Bribe Case

The ACB officials said the Inspector accepted the undue advantage of Rs.2 lakh and thereby performed his public duties dishonestly and improperly

More than half-million people expected at Pope Leo XIVs Mass in Cameroon

YAOUNDE (Cameroon), Apr 17: Pope Leo XIV neared the halfway point in his four-nation tour of Africa on Friday with a day focused on encouraging C

Tipra Motha sweeps Tripura tribal council elections, wins 20 of 28 seats

The Pradyot Debbarma-led Tipra Motha Party has achieved a significant win in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council elections. The

J&K Admin Bans Inflammatory Social Media Content For 60 Days, Warns Strict Action

Jammu, Apr 17: The administration on Thursday imposed a blanket prohibition on posting or sharing communally sensitive and inflammatory content o

Rahul Gandhi uses 3Ms marriage, magician, and Modi to attack govt on Delimitation Bill: Key highlights

Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's delimitation proposal, calling Prime Minister Modi a magician who has run out of tricks. He alleged the

Will gold price reach $4,900 or fall towards $4,500 and silver rate touch $90 or slip below $60 this month? Market outlook, analysts insights and investor strategy

Will gold price reach $4,900 or fall towards $4,500 and silver rate touch $90 or slip below $60 this month? Gold held steady and moved toward a f

Hema Malini Highlights Womens Empowerment in Parliament

New Delhi, April 17: The Lok Sabha is currently debating the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill, with both the ruling party and the opposition sha

CI suspended in Chittoor over corruption linked to IPL betting

Telangana Caste Survey Reveals Over 2 Lakh Girl Child Marriages in State

The average female-to-male ratio stands at 0.98. Interestingly, Gonds, Koyas (both STs), Malas and Madigas (both SCs) report a ratio greater than

Gujarat HC rejects Asaram trusts appeals against takeover of ashram land

AHMEDABAD, Apr 17: The Gujarat High Court on Friday rejected appeals filed by self-styled godman Asarams ashram in Ahmedabad against the takeover

Cruelly hot: Japan devises new term for heatwave days

Last year, Japan sweltered through its hottest summer since records began in 1989 with warmer days on the rise globally due to climate change

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Spat between Centre and State takes a toll on quality of higher education

A total of 16 universities inT.N. continue to suffer without institutional heads, even as the hearing on a bill on giving power to the State Gove

Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty

BANGKOK, Apr 17: Myanmars former President Win Myint was freed on Friday as part of a broad prisoner amnesty by newly inaugurated President Min A

Lessons from Operation Sindoor: Focus on Drones and Counter-Drone Systems

New Delhi, April 17: The Indian Army is continuously advancing towards modernization, particularly in the realm of modern warfare techniques and

'Magician has lost his tricks': Rahul Gandhi takes a jibe at 'PM Modi', calls 'Op Sindoor, demonetisation' failed tricks

Rahul Gandhi has raised an eyebrow at the government's claims of promoting women's empowerment, arguing that it serves more as a facade for alter

Actress Patralekhaa Responds to Trolls Over Post-Pregnancy Weight Gain

Mumbai, April 17: The world of social media can be as stressful as it is glamorous, especially for film stars. Actress Patralekhaa is currently f

Brazils Lula, Sanchez of Spain headline meetings of progressive leaders

BARCELONA (Spain), Apr 17: Brazils President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is starting a two-day visit to Spain on Friday where he and his Spanish co

Study shows emotional engagement is key to improving Math performance

Top Gun 3 in the works, Tom Cruise to return as

LOS ANGELES, Apr 17: Top Gun 3 is officially in the making with Tom Cruise set to reprise his role of Pete Maverick Mitchell for the third time.

Senior British official Olly Robbins resigns over Mandelson appointment; Starmer refuses to quit amid resignation calls

Britains Prime Minister Keir Starmer is due to make a statement in Parliament on the issue on April 20, 2026

Senior British official resigns over Mandelson appointment, but Starmer insists he wont go

LONDON, Apr 17: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over revelations that his scandal-tainted pick for UK ambassador to Wa

Buy 24-Carat Digital Gold Easily with PhonePe This Akshaya Tritiya

New Delhi, April 17: In India, the tradition of buying gold and silver during Akshaya Tritiya is not only a religious practice but also holds sig

10 ventures in second cohort of IndiaAI startups global acceleration programme

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has selected 10 Indian AI startups

ED Conducts Raids in Kolkata Over Merlin Group Money Laundering Case

Kolkata, April 17: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches in Kolkata as part of its investigation into a money laundering case l

New Zealand Sets 248-Run Target Against Bangladesh in First ODI

Dhaka, April 17: The first match of the three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and New Zealand is taking place at the Sher-e-Bangla Cricket St

Supreme Court Issues Directives to Halt Illegal Sand Mining in Chambal Sanctuary

New Delhi, April 17: The Supreme Court has taken a firm stance against illegal sand mining activities in the National Chambal Sanctuary area. It

Bengals Mayor Criticizes BJP, Asserts TMCs Commitment to Development

Kolkata, April 17: Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim recently addressed concerns regarding the upcoming Bengal elections, targeting the BJP while highli

Aditya Birla Housing Finance raises Rs 2,750 cr from Indriya via stake sale

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Aditya Birla Capital on Friday said its housing finance subsidiary has raised Rs 2,750 crore by selling 14.29 per cent stake t

DM Jammu Issues 60-Day Ban On Provocative Social Media Content

JAMMU, Apr 17: In an effort to safeguard communal harmony and public order, the District Magistrate of Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas, has issued a form

ISGEC Heavy Engineering soars on inking MoU with National Sugar Development Council

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): ISGEC Heavy Engineering is currently trading at Rs. 1056.75, up by 21.05 points or 2.03% from its previous clos

Aurionpro Solutions moves up on launching AI-native trade finance platform Fintra

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Aurionpro Solutions is currently trading at Rs. 927.20, up by 3.65 points or 0.40% from its previous closing of

NBCC (India) moves up on emerging as highest bidder to buy commercial tower in New Delhi

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): NBCC (India) is currently trading at Rs. 93.51, up by 0.42 points or 0.45% from its previous closing of Rs. 93.

'Hiding behind women': Rahul Gandhi flags electoral rejig in delimitation push; strongly opposes Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the government's proposed women's reservation and delimitation bill. He argues it is a political strategy to

Waaree Renewable Technologies shines on reporting 66% rise in Q4 consolidated net profit

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Waaree Renewable Technologies is currently trading at Rs. 1165.15, up by 105.90 points or 10.00% from its previ

AGI Infra soars on getting license for development of Group Housing Project in Jalandhar

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): AGI Infra is currently trading at Rs. 369.90, up by 11.00 points or 3.06% from its previous closing of Rs. 358.

Siyaram Recycling Industries rises on bagging order worth Rs 2.06 crore

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Siyaram Recycling Industries is currently trading at Rs. 40.00, up by 0.44 points or 1.11% from its previous cl

Stalin stands exposed after PM Modis assurance on delimitation: Edappadi Palaniswami

Pointing out that the share of Tamil Nadu in the Lok Sabha would go up from 7.18% to 7.23%, Mr. Palaniswami, in an interview with The Hindu, said

DCX Systems rises on receiving order worth Rs 9.30 crore

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): DCX Systems is currently trading at Rs. 193.35, up by 2.95 points or 1.55% from its previous closing of Rs. 190

Rail Vikas Nigam shines on emerging as L1 for bridge construction contract from East Coast Railway

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Rail Vikas Nigam is currently trading at Rs. 302.55, up by 8.90 points or 3.03% from its previous closing of Rs

KPI Green surges on securing Inter-State Power Trading Licence from CERC

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): KPI Green Energy is currently trading at Rs. 455.15, up by 14.35 points or 3.26% from its previous closing of R

He was a Navy SEAL, Harvard doctor, and NASA astronaut: The incredible journey of a man who mastered three elite careers and succeeded in them

Jonny Kim, a Korean immigrant's son, achieved remarkable success in the Navy SEALs, Harvard Medical School, and as a NASA astronaut. He completed

Karnatakas Political Turmoil: Muslim Leaders Express Discontent Over Congress Candidate Selection

Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka Assembly seat in Davanagere has become a focal point of political tension following the death of senior Congre