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DGP empanelment meeting for Tamil Nadu likely to be deferred again

The UPSC convenes meeting on April 23, State says the Chief Secretary and Home Secretary cannot attend since polling day for Assembly election

Chittoor and Sri Sathya Sai districts issue heatwave advisory

Eight drown in two separate incidents in State

Assembly polls: ECI action against 11,000 unlawful social media posts

While assembly elections have already taken place in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, they will take place in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal later this

DMK announces super six election promises for Chennai

Completing Metro Rail network extension works by 2028, 1,000 mini-buses and a world-class centre for AI among other promises announced by DMK ahe

Defeat of Constitution (Amendment) Bill a victory for democracy: Sunny Joseph

He says by using womens reservation as a front, the BJP was trying to increase the Lok Sabha seats in States ruled by it to guarantee an election

Woman rescued after suicide bid at IDL Lake in Kukatpally

Mahamastakabhisheka to be held in Karkala from February 18 to February 28, 2027

Leopard found dead after suspected territorial fight in Chittoor district

Police to form Anti-Drug Committees in schools and colleges

CPI slams Centre over delimitation, Womens Bill linkage

Ramakrishna accuses the Union government of undermining federal balance, calls for unconditional implementation of Womens Reservation Act and urg

Fanny Angelina Hesse: the woman who changed microbiology with a kitchen jelly

No one imagined that a domestic ingredient could resolve a foundational problem. Fanny Angelina Hesses suggestion to replace gelatin with agar, c

Operation Octopus 2.0: 52 arrested, including 32 bank officials, in pan-India cyber fraud crackdown by Hyderabad Police

CM to open AHINDA meet in Hubballi

Nara Bhuvaneswari donates 76 lakh to Anna Canteens on hubby Naidus birthday

The amount will be used to serve meals free of cost in the 269 canteens across Andhra Pradesh on April 20

Hassan MP meets Union Minister, seeks upgradation of highway

Srisailam to celebrate Shankara Jayanthi on April 21

Vice-President to attend Central University convocation on Wednesday

C.P. Radhakrishnan who is the chief guest will deliver the convocation address

Many anti-social elements taking part in night torch rallies: Manipur Police

Night torch rallies at Singjamei and Sagolband in Imphal West district and Khurai in Imphal East district turned violent with security forces fir

Man detained for creating panic in apartment complex in Malakpet in inebriated state

Fire dept. holds large-scale awareness programme for RWAs during National Fire Service Week

States borrowings cross 80,000 crore during 2025-26

States limit was pegged at 71,400 crore by the Union Govt. for the year

PM should first release blocked central funds before professing love for West Bengal: Abhishek

Let me tell Modi and Shah, use central force and agencies, but your game plan and conspiracy have been exposed before the people, says TMC nation

Pakistan tightens security in Islamabad ahead of U.S.-Iran talks

President Donald Trump said U.S. negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday (April 21, 2026) to resume talks on ending the war with Iran

Journalist Ganesh Prabhu dies at 61 in Manipal

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Negative human-wildlife interactions a major issue in Gudalur constituency

The constituency is home to a considerable number of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, including the Kurumbas, Kattunayakans and Paniyas.

Labour Party fields Rajeev Metri for parliamentary polls in Wales

4-day wheelchair handball event concludes at AMTZ

Election season boosts business for garland makers in Tiruchi

The garland makers in Tiruchi have come up with several innovative concepts to cater to various political parties; sharp rise in input costs is a

NDA Women Leaders Condemn Opposition After Bills Failure

Patna, April 19: Following the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, women leaders from the NDA launched a fierce

DK Consumer Commission directs BSNL to pay a consumer 30,000 for deficiency in service

LeT's 'Khargosh' Found In Saudi Arabia, Used Fake Passport

Efforts are being made through diplomatic channels to bring him back to India and seek his deportation from the Gulf country.

Body of missing Assam polling official retrieved

Cornelius Kindu had exited the Sarpo Kathar Lower Primary School polling station on April 9, citing illness

BigBasket warehouse in Hyderabads Kompally flagged for licence violation, food safety lapses

IPL 2026: Jofra Archer Achieves Milestone, Matches Mohammad Shamis Record

Kolkata, April 19: In the 28th match of IPL 2026, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced off against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday. A signif

Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran: We Will Destroy Every Power Plant and Bridge

Washington, April 19: U.S. President Donald Trump has once again issued a stern warning to Iran. Accusing the country of violating ceasefire agre

Additional security forces to arrive in Manipur after West Bengal elections: Minister

Mine and bulletproof vehicles have already started coming. After the Bengal elections on April 23 and April 29, all the withdrawn forces, along w

Ananya Nagalla Clarifies On Instagram Subscription

At a time when it was only a strategy to increase hype, since the subscription is only to see exclusive content, Ananya Nagalla has given a clari

Gujarat Titans Aim for Victory Against Struggling Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026

Ahmedabad, April 19: The 30th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to take place on Monday between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai

Man killed in Belagavi

Congress Leader Questions Womens Representation in Government Cabinet

Mumbai, April 19: Senior Congress leader Hussain Dalwai has criticized the central government regarding womens reservation and the Prime Minister

Donald Trump says U.S. officials will be in Pakistan for negotiations

The U.S. President reiterated that Were offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they dont, the United State

LeTs Khargosh flees India, surfaces in Saudi Arabia via fake identity

A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Umer Harris, has reportedly escaped India to Saudi Arabia using a forged passport. Srinagar Police investigations ha

Constitution Amendment Bill moved in haste, without consultation: D.K. Shivakumar

He terms the defeat of the Bill in the Parliament as a humiliation to the BJP-led NDA government and a victory to the Congress-led INDIA bloc

Watch: Indias LPG supply tightens in March; Domestic demand prioritised

Indias LPG consumption fell nearly 13% in March to 2.379 million tonnes, as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict impacted availabi

Top news of the day: Left parties move ECI alleging MCC violation against PM Modis address; Iran to resume international flights from Mashhad airport on April 20, and more

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Delhi govt drafts semiconductor policy, aimed at investment and employment: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi is developing a new semiconductor policy to boost youth skilling and attract global investment. This initiative aims to establish the capit

10+ Feared Dead in Tamil Nadu Firecracker Manufacturing Unit Blast

The blast occurred when about 30 workers were engaged in routine manufacturing related processes at the firecrackers unit at Kattanarpatti

Jharkhand Congress Accuses Government of Deceiving Women Under the Guise of Reservation

Ranchi, April 19: The Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee has accused the central government of deceiving half the population of the country und

Alan Border Rings in IPL 2026 Match at Eden Gardens

Kolkata, April 19: The 28th match of IPL 2026 features the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing off against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) this Sunday.

Congress marches to BJP office in Delhi, demands women's reservation on current Lok Sabha strength

The protest, led by Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav, saw party workers march towards the BJP headquarters, raising slogans as part of the

Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say

Rat poison has been discovered in HiPP baby food jars in Austria. This has prompted a recall from 1,500 SPAR supermarkets across the country. Pol

Watch | Congress insulted women on quota bill: Jitan Ram Manjhi

US-Iran War Live Updates: US Delegation To Visit Islamabad On Monday For Iran Talks, Trump Announces

US-Iran War, Ceasefire, Peace Talks Updates: The war is in its eighth week and has sent oil prices surging because of the closure of the Strait o

Tragic Explosion at Firecracker Factory in Tamil Nadu Claims 18 Lives

Virudhunagar, April 19: A devastating explosion occurred at the Vanja Firecracker Factory in Kattanarpatti, near Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nad

No More Mr Nice Guy, Time For Iran Killing Machine To End: Trump's Latest Threat

No More Mr Nice Guy, Time For Iran Killing Machine To End: Trump's Latest Threat

PCI Dismisses Coach Naval Singh Amid Harassment Allegations

New Delhi, April 19: The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has dismissed renowned coach Naval Singh following harassment allegations made by Pa

Yamaha Hosts First-Ever Mega Mileage Challenge in Hyderabad

As a gesture of appreciation, each participant received exclusive souvenirs along with other complimentary bike maintenance services.

404 candidates with serious criminal cases in Tamil Nadu polls

At least 404 candidates in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections have declared serious criminal cases against them, according to a report by the Asso

Security forces use tear gas to disperse protesters in Imphal West; 7-day shutdown called over Tronglaobi bomb attack

Protests erupted in Imphal West after a bomb attack killed two children. Security forces used tear gas to control demonstrators. A women's group

'Na padai Na kamai, Na dawai, Na sichai': PM Modi in Jhargram alleges 'ruthless' TMC ignored tribals, must be ousted from West Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Jhargram, West Bengal. He accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of neglecting tribal communitie

Ambumani Criticizes DMK Over Womens Reservation Bill in Tamil Nadu

Kuddalore, April 19: Ambumani Ramadas, the president of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), launched a fierce attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhaga

MOTORSPORTS | Karna Kadur surges to South India Rally victory despite turbo failure

13 Killed In Blast At Tamil Nadu Cracker Manufacturing Unit

13 killed after blast at cracker manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar

2 Women Killed, 31 Injured As Bus Falls Into Gorge In Rajasthan's Ajmer

The accident occurred near Pushkar when the bus carrying 33 passengers lost control in the Pushkar ghati area and plunged into a gorge, getting s

Watch | DMK will be routed; NDA will form govt in TN: Rajnath Singh

It is BJP that defeated womens reservation, K.C. Venugopal says

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Poor amenities, inadequate public transportation rile voters in Papanasam constituency

Among the vexed problems is the lack of a higher level bridge connecting Karuppur with Melaramanallur, an islet on the Coleroon riverbed, for whi

Odisha Semiconductor Plant Secures Advance Booking Before Construction Begins

Bhubaneswar, April 19: The semiconductor plant in Odisha has already secured advance bookings for its production, even before construction begins

Iran to resume international flights from Mashhad airport on April 20

Iranian airports have been closed since the outbreak of war with Israel and the United States on February 28

BJP Blatantly Assaulted Democracy Under Guise Of Womens Empowerment: J&K Congress

JAMMU, Apr 19: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress on Sunday hit out at the BJP over a blatant and desperate assault on democracy under the gu

Trump says US representatives heading to Islamabad for ceasefire talks; warns to 'wipe out' Iran's power plants if deal fails

American representatives will travel to Islamabad for talks with Iran. President Trump issued a strong warning of military action if Iran does no

Evening news wrap: PM Modi promises Rs 5 lakh free healthcare for women in Bengal; Iran hits out at US over nuclear rights & more

Woman found dead near Valparai with corpse ingested by carnivore

Tributes Pour In for T-Series Darshan Kumar Following His Passing

Mumbai, April 19: Darshan Kumar, the younger brother of Gulshan Kumar and a prominent figure associated with T-Series, has passed away at the age

Indian Minister to Strengthen Ties with Vanuatu and Tuvalu on Four-Day Visit

New Delhi, April 19: Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margerita, will embark on a four-day visit to the Republ

Two-day meet discusses on AI in life and health sciences

India, Russia ink pact to station 3,000 troops, warships and aircraft in each others territory

India and Russia have entered into a reciprocal logistics agreement allowing up to 3,000 troops, naval ships, and aircraft to be stationed in eac

The Night Agent Season 4 Release Timeline: Filming begins in May 2026, premiere date and plot clues revealed

After weeks of speculation, Netflix officially confirmed The Night Agent Season 4 on March 6, 2026, shortly after Season 3 premiered. Showrunner

CM Mamata Banerjee Promises Jobs for I-PAC Employees Amid Uncertainty

Kolkata, April 19: The future of the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) in West Bengal has been shrouded in uncertainty since Sunday. This

PM Modi Exposes TMCs Anti-Women Stance in Medinipur Rally

Medinipur, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Medinipur, West Bengal, on Sunday. He criticized the Trina

Tension Continues To Rock Manipur, 5-day Total Shutdown Of Imphal Valley

The shutdown call has been given a day after six persons, including three women Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured after

Indias crude oil imports declined nearly 17% in March, says data

Amidst Indias push for piped gas, LNG imports increased 20.5% in March.

16 killed, 6 injured in massive firecracker factory blast in Kattanarpatti, Tamil Nadu

A devastating explosion ripped through a firecracker factory in Kattanarpatti, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The blast claimed the lives of

Will implement women's reservation, no power can stop us: Rajnath

Addressing a poll rally in support of BJP candidate Ananthan Ayyasamy in Tenkasi district for the April 23 Assembly polls, he lashed out at the r

JP Nadda Claims Strong Support for BJP in West Bengal Ahead of Elections

Jalpaiguri, April 19: Central Minister JP Nadda has asserted that there is a favorable atmosphere for the BJP in West Bengal, claiming that the p

Man found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bengalurus Electronic City

Police suspect that a financial dispute could be the motive behind the crime

Increased screen time among children leading to reduced attention spans, disturbed sleep: Study

A study at Sawai Man Singh Hospital reveals children's excessive mobile use leads to concentration issues, loneliness, and sleep problems. Many c

Whats the psychology behind people who walk away from arguments without the last word Are they weak or wise?

Stepping away from arguments is often associated with strong psychological boundaries. These boundaries enable individuals to safeguard their men