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Madhya Pradesh Police Opens Applications for 679 Constable Positions

Bhopal, April 18: Good news for young individuals aspiring to join the Madhya Pradesh Police Department. The MP Police Band Branch has announced

Piyush Goyal Criticizes Oppositions Stance on Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 18: Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed strong criticism of the opposition on Friday, accusing them of obstructing the passage

The fire started by Stalin has burnt the arrogance of Delhi, says T.N. Chief Minister

Terming the defeat of the Delimitation Bill in Parliament a historic win, the DMK president says this will be spoken about even after a 100 years

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EAM Jaishankar Criticizes Opposition for Failure to Pass Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 17: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has targeted opposition parties following the failure to pass the Nari Shakti Vandan

Man Arrested for Threatening Bihar Chief Minister in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, April 17: A man has been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly threatening the newly appointed Chief Minister of Bihar, Samrat Chaudhary

Winning on home soil is special, says Shubhankar

Nizams Museum to Host Quiz for World Heritage Day

Rashtrapati Nilayam marks occasion with panel discussions, exhibitions and student participation

Shocking Double Homicide in South Delhi: Father and Son Stabbed to Death

New Delhi, April 17: A tragic incident has unfolded in the CR Park area of South Delhi, where a father and son were brutally stabbed to death. Re

Rajasthan ATS Busts Fake Aadhaar Card Racket, Main Accused Arrested

Jaipur, April 17: The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has successfully dismantled a fake Aadhaar card racket, arresting the main accused. Th

TTD Rationalises Fee of NRI MBBS Students of 202122 Batch

As per these guidelines, the duration of the MBBS course is 4.5 years, excluding the internship period. Based on this, the TTD EO decided that tu

Delhi Health Minister calls blood donation a noble act,launches camp

UltraTech adds 8.7 MTPA capacity, crosses 200MTPA installed capacity in India

Surat Metro Testing Begins, Enhancing Connectivity to Diamond Bourse

Surat, April 17: Testing has commenced on a crucial segment of the Surat Metro, paving the way for the citys mass rapid transit system. This init

CPR awareness session held at Alwal Traffic Police Station under Alive Arrive initiative

OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | The Third Open Letter Im Sending To Usha Vance, The US Second Lady | Farrukh Dhondy

Now, Ushaji, I insist I am not in any sense a conspiracywalla. But even so, I am sure that Epstein didnt commit suicide, that Ghislaine has been

United Opposition defeated bid to harm Constitution: Kharge

This is a decisive setback for the Modi governments attempt to redraw Indias political map under the guise of womens reservation, says CPI genera

Major Revelation on Chinas Zero COVID Policy: Report Claims 2.56 Million Excess Deaths

Rome, April 17: A recent report estimates that the number of deaths from COVID-19 in China among individuals aged 65 and older ranges between 1.4

The Marvelous Sawan-Bhado Pillar of Orchha: A Testament to Architectural Brilliance

Orchha, April 17: Orchha, located in Madhya Pradesh, is home to stunning architectural wonders. The serene and majestic ambiance of this region i

Lok Sabha Clashes Over Delimitation: Opposition Fears Assault on Federalism As Government Pushes Amendment Bills

DMK, Congress, TMC oppose; TDP, YSRC back proposals

It a red-letter day, says Revanth; KTR blames BJP

BJP says Revanth, Rahul conspired to defeat women

EPS will lose his opposition leader status, says K. Balakrishnan in Harur

Three get life imprisonment for gang rape of girl in Dharmapuri

Opposition Celebrates Legislative Victory but Fails to Present Strong Case

New Delhi, April 17: The opposition may be celebrating its alleged success in blocking three crucial constitutional amendment bills in the Lok Sa

Governor Emphasizes Infrastructure Development in Mizoram, Flags Off Ambulance for Remote Villages

Aizawl, April 17: The Governor of Mizoram, General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.), highlighted the significance of balanced development on Friday. He

Fantasy Fixations

When a celebrity becomes an unwitting third wheel in a real-life romantic partnership, the lines between fact and imagination blur dangerously to

Heat wave grips Odisha; schools shut in 3 districts till April 21

Odisha is experiencing an intense heat wave. Authorities in Bolangir, Subarnapur, and Kalahandi districts have ordered the closure of all educati

Use of drone banned ahead of Amit Shahs April 19 visit to Erode

Chaturvedis grumbling over defeat of Womens Bill flies in the face of her partys stand

Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut tells The Hindu that they opposed it because the BJP draped a pink saree on the delimitation bill

Will pendulum effect hold true for Krishnagiri this election?

Krishnagiri has consistenty oscillated between the DMK and AIADMK in hustings since 1984, with the incumbent being an AIADMK MLA; the challenger

When a star madean impact on the poll outcome inTamil Nadu

Telangana Chief Minister Calls April 17 a Historic Day in Indian History

Hyderabad, April 17: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy declared Friday as a day that will be remembered as a historic moment in Indian hi

DMK never did good for Tamils, alleges EPS

Ponnam Launches Road Safety Pledge

The initiative calls on everyone to commit fully to reducing road accidents in the future

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Koppal Restricts Anjanadri Hill Darshan Hours Amid Rising Summer Heat

Deputy Commissioner Dr Suresh B Itnal has issued an order restricting devotees from climbing the hill and having darshan between 11 am and 4 pm d

Yogeeshgouda Goudars sister celebrates conviction

Major Cache of Explosives Discovered in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur District

Raipur, April 17: In a significant anti-Maoist operation, security forces have uncovered a large cache of explosives hidden in the dense forests

Nine teachers died as van plunges off Valparai cliff in T.N.

The deceased were part of a 12-member group from Malappuram district; three shifted to hospital in Coimbatore with severe injuries; police say th

From ultra left to campaigner for Tamil Brahmins

Voters of Sholavandan constituency hopeful of reopening of Alanganallur sugar mill

My Success is Indias Plate on the World Table

Vikas Khanna on making it to TIMEs 100 most influential list

Congress Accuses Government of Delaying Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 17: The Lok Sabha has rejected the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill related to womens reservation. This bill aimed to impleme

Connecting The Unconnected: Promise Of Inclusive Aviation

UDAN was first conceived in 2016. It intended to address independent India's neglected inequities as air travel had remained a luxury for decades

Election Commission Suspends Three Booth-Level Officers in West Bengal Ahead of 2026 Elections

Kolkata, April 17: On Friday evening, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the suspension of three booth-level officers (BLOs) involv

No design skills? Claude design plus Canva could change that as Anthropic partnership expands AI visual creation

Claude Design and Canva are changing how people create visuals using AI. These tools help users make designs quickly without much skill. People c

Melur constituency voters expect protection of natural resources

Two More Stand-ups Under The Scanner

Complaints against Rafiq, Munawar Faruqui

Boeing unveils satellite platform, targets 26 deliveries in 2026

Boeing and its unit Millennium Space Systems are boosting satellite production. They plan to deliver 26 satellites in 2026, up from 11 in 2025. A

Three arrested in Keesara land fraud case involving forged documents

Indias U-17 Womens Football Team Concludes Tour with Loss to Russia

New Delhi, April 17: Indias U-17 womens football team, preparing for the AFC U-17 Womens Asian Cup in China, ended their tour with a 3-0 defeat a

Illegally Stored Gel Power Explosives Cause High-Intensity Blast

Gas leak triggers stored gel explosives in house, several injured

Telangana Takes Steps to Become an Aerospace Hub, Says Minister D. Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad, April 17: Telanganas Minister for Industries and Information Technology, D. Sridhar Babu, announced on Friday that the government is t

We know how to bring the debt under control, improve the finances of Tamil Nadu, and implement all the welfare schemes completely, says the AIADMK general secretary

On delimitation, the Union Minister for Home Affairs has clarified that not only Tamil Nadu but other States also will not be affected.I have als

BJP to take to streets over defeat of womens quota Bill in Lok Sabha

Women MPs from NDA hold protest outside Parliament, carrying placards and raising slogans against Opposition following defeat of Constitution Ame

PM Shri Schools Gain Extra Funding

Set of new proposals and commended the states work across classrooms, laboratories and cocurricular programmes

Indian Navy Veteran Can't Return From Qatar Despite Commuted Death Sentence

Purnendu Tiwari was among eight former Navy personnel arrested by Qatari authorities on espionage charges in 2022.

Trump Says US, Iran Very Close To Having Peace Deal

Trump's comments came after a series of social media posts in which he touted progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclea

UK and France Launch Joint Defensive Mission for Strait of Hormuz Security

New York, April 17: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Friday that the United Kingdom and France will jointly conduct a defensive missio

Israel Lifts Most Restrictions Following Lebanon Ceasefire

Jerusalem, April 17: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Friday that it has lifted restrictions imposed due to the ongoing conflict with

South stood united, made its voice heard and democracy prevailed: T.N. CM Stalin

M.K. Stalin says he never opposed delimitation and always sought fairness in a process that is thought through and not pushed for political gain;

Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar have been the standout captains so far: Vidyut | IPL Show 2026

In this episode of The Hindus IPL Show, KC Vijaya Kumar and former cricketer Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan break down why Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patida

Teachers Delegation Heads to Finland

The first batch will leave for Finland on April 18

Jabalpur Declared as Water Crisis Zone Amid Rising Temperatures

Mumbai, April 17: In response to severe heat and increasing complaints about water shortages, the Jabalpur district administration has declared t

Sharad Kelkar Discusses Heart Attack Scene in Tumse Tum Tak as a Wake-Up Call

Mumbai, April 17: Actor Sharad Kelkar is thrilled about the success of his show Tumse Tum Tak, which airs on Zee TV. Playing the character Aryava

Harbour constituency: Sekarbabu bets on housing, traffic fix and education

As campaigning intensifies ahead of the polls, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu outlined his development roa

Opposition defeated an attack on the Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader assures Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Oppositions unconditional support if the government wants to bring the 2023 womens reserv

Chinese proverb of the day: 'If you want one year of prosperity, grow grain. If you want 10 years of prosperity, grow...' here's the ancient saying that smart leaders follow for sustainable growth and long-term success

Chinese proverb of the day: Proverbs emphasizes that true, lasting prosperity comes from investing in people, not just short-term gains. Growing

STs See Most Dropouts After Inter

He also mentioned that the Telangana gross enrollment ratio is at 40 per cent to 42.7 per cent compared to the national average of 27.3 per cent

Gauthami Nair is buoyed by the response to the Tamil web series Kaakee Circus

Actor Gauthami Nair talks about her latest Tamil web series Kaakee Circus, focussing on education and, turning her attention to acting

Akshay Kumars Bhoot Bangla Falls Short of Audience Expectations

Comic timing and the age factor are both problematic in the new Priyadarshan film

IPL 2026: Whats Going Wrong for Mumbai Indians? Five Key Reasons Behind Their Losing Streak

Mumbai, April 17: The start of IPL 2026 has not gone as expected for the Mumbai Indians (MI). Under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, the team has

IPL 2026 Live: Gill Surpasses Kohli In Elite List, GT Solid In Chase vs KKR

GT vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Gujarat Titans are chasing a target of 181 against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Whats the psychology behind people who need to control everything Control freak or coping mechanism?

Psychologists note that the urge for control can be addressed through awareness and consistent practice. Approaches such as cognitive behavioural

Delhi Chief Minister Flags Off 200 New Electric Buses to Promote Clean Transport

New Delhi, April 17: In a significant move towards building a cleaner, greener, and pollution-free Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off

MSN Labs launches semaglutide

Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Danish major Novo Nordisks blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic

Dog Attacks, Open Wells Threaten Wildlife Straying Out of Forests for Water And Food

Outside the forest limits, animals encounter threats, such as snares, barbed-wire fencing, vehicular movement, and coordinated attacks by feral d

'Thank god she won't be back': Rep. Gill FIRES BACK after Crockett slams Trump at fiery hearing

Trump Says US And Iran Are Working Together To Clear Mines From Hormuz Strait

Last week, the New York Times reported that Iran was unable to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz because it could not locate all the mines it lai

West Bengal Residents Fed Up with Politics of Appeasement and Corruption: Rajasthan Chief Minister

Jaipur, April 17: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma stated on Friday that the people of West Bengal are fed up with the politics of appe

Disappointment for Women Advocating Their Rights: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, April 17: The Womens Reservation Bill faced a setback in the Lok Sabha on Friday. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticized the oppo

Nasscom inducts 33high potential start ups for its GenAI Foundry programme

Several founders havescaled their funding ambitions by 9X since joining the programme, reflecting increased market confidence and clearer growth

DMK gambles on new face amidst long-standing local grievances in Ottapidaram (reserved) constituency

100-day action plan to be implemented to eradicate ganja menace

Concerns Rise Over School Costs and Textbook Shortages in Pakistan

Islamabad, April 17: As the new academic year begins in Pakistan, families are scrambling to purchase textbooks due to rising education-related e

Heat Waves, Thundershowers Forecast for AP till April 21

Thunderstorms, lightning likely as temperatures cross 45C

Watch: Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated

Major political and geopolitical developments lead todays headlines. The Constitution Amendment Bill on womens quota faces a setback in the Lok S

Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Opposition for Missing Historic Opportunity on Womens Bill

New Delhi, April 17: On Friday, after the failure to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Ministe

Assam: Violent protest after detentions over encroachment; office vandalised, vehicles torched

Polavaram Families Seek Jobs, Pending Compensation

Lack of regular employment has added to their difficulties