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Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes Government Over Womens Reservation Bill Failure

Coimbatore, April 18: Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and a prominent RJD leader, has condemned the central go

PM Modi Expresses Disappointment Over Womens Reservation Bill Rejection

New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday following the rejection of the constitutional amendment bill r

DMK regime has created respect for women, says Stalin

City unlikely to face dearth of drinking water till June 15, says DC

Bishops Council appeals to Christian voters to support secular forces

Scientific temper essential to protect environment, says former Supreme Court judge

Abhay S. Oka was delivering a lecture on Environment- Rights or duties under the Constitution of India hosted by Rakesh Law Foundation

Yusuf Pathan Predicts Mamata Banerjees Victory in West Bengal Elections

Kharagpur, April 18: In the lead-up to the West Bengal Assembly elections, TMC MP Yusuf Pathan has confidently asserted that Mamata Banerjee will

Lack of infrastructure development plagues Tirumangalam constituency

Union Cabinet approves 24,815 crore multi-tracking projects across 15 districts in U.P., Andhra Pradesh

The existing Indian Railways network will increase by about 601 km; the 14,926 crore Ghaziabad-Sitapur project is crucial for improving connectiv

Shaina NC Criticizes Opposition for Anti-Women Stance on Reservation Bill

Mumbai, April 18: BJP leader Shaina NC targeted the opposition on Saturday, stating that the rejection of the Womens Reservation Bill clearly ind

Pranavi Urs Advances at Joburg Ladies Open; Teammates Fall Short

Johannesburg, April 18: Indian golfer Pranavi Urs has made a remarkable showing at the Joburg Ladies Open in South Africa, successfully qualifyin

When Metro Rail projects began making their way into poll manifestos

Shiv Sena MP Jyoti Waghmare Criticizes Opposition for Rejecting Womens Reservation Bill

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, April 18: Shiv Sena MP Jyoti Waghmare launched a strong attack on the opposition following the rejection of the Consti

Diamond Harbour FC Secures Top Spot with 5-2 Victory Over Gokulam Kerala in IFL 2025-26

Kalyani, April 18: In a thrilling match of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26, Diamond Harbour FC triumphed over Gokulam Kerala FC with a s

Two killed in ambush on Manipur highway

Police say suspected extremists fired at convoy in Ukhrul; two Tangkhul Naga men die in attack; Naga organisation blames Kuki armed groups; CM sa

Mandsaur Schools Adjust Timings Amid Severe Heatwave

Mandsaur, April 18: In response to the soaring temperatures in Mandsaur, the district administration has revised school timings. This decision co

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Claims BJP Will Win in West Bengal Elections

Madhya Pradesh, April 18: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a roadshow on Saturday in support of BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh for the W

KSPCB recommends to collect 1.09 crores from Excel PU College for polluting water body

Contest brewing between former and present cadres of AIADMK in Orathanadu constituency

Two Indian ships attacked in Hormuz, Iran envoy summoned

India summoned the Iranian ambassador after two Indian-flagged ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi raised concerns over th

Development gaps and heritage identity shape Jayankondams electoral narrative

Traffic restrictions in Panjagutta and Ameerpet from April 19-25 due to overnight sewerage works

Opposition Lacks Policy and Alternatives; Seat Increase in Parliament is Just Politics: Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad, April 18: Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has recently launched a sharp attack on the opposition regarding the proposal to increase the

T.N. election 2026: Residents in despair as dust and noise pollution from quarries persist in Arcot

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School student innovators showcase business projects at IISc

Over 90 student teams from classes 7 to 10, across Indiaparticipated, with 32 finalists presenting their venture ideas at the finale.

Despite setback, Govt. determined to remove all obstacles to womens reservation: PM Modi

In his 30-minute speech, the prime minister criticised Opposition parties, including the Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party

Key Figure in Labor Protests, Aditya Anand, Arrested in Noida

Noida, April 18: The Noida police have achieved a significant breakthrough in the case concerning the labor protests. Aditya Anand, the main accu

Major Breakthrough in Bihar: Key Suspect Arrested in Sonepur Heist

Patna, April 18: In a significant achievement, the railway police in Bihars Rohtas district have arrested the main suspect involved in a sensatio

All arrangements made for Chandanotsavam: Collector

Israel military says suspected militant killed in West Bank

Earlier today, a terrorist who infiltrated the community of Negohot in Judea and Samaria was identified and eliminated, the military said, using

Kerala Blasters Triumph Over Jamshedpur FC with 2-0 Victory in ISL 2025-26

Kochi, April 18: In a thrilling match of the Indian Super League 2025-26, Kerala Blasters FC showcased an impressive performance at their home gr

Manipur Chief Minister Condemns Attack in Ukhrul, Promises NIA Investigation

Imphal, April 18: The Manipur government has strongly condemned an attack by militants in Ukhrul district that resulted in the deaths of two inno

Turkiye says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'

Israel and Turkiye have been trading nearly-daily diplomatic barbs over a range of regional conflicts, from Israel's war in Gaza to rising tensio

Kishan Reddy Slams Cong. Over Womens Bill

Reddy accused Congress of obstructing the Bills seven times, from 1996 under then Prime Minister Deve Gowda to 200810 under Prime Minister Manmoh

Manipur Shooting Incident Under NIA Investigation, Chief Minister Condemns Attack

Imphal, April 18: The investigation into the recent shooting incident in Ukhrul district, Manipur, has been handed over to the National Investiga

Gaurav Gogoi Claims Investigation Against Himanta Biswa Sarma Post-Government Formation

Guwahati, April 18: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi asserted on Saturday that his party will soon form a government in Assam. He stated that once in

Complaint filed over Impersonation of GBA Commissioner

Trump warns against blackmail as Iran tightens Hormuz control

Nobel Laureate James Heckman Discusses Chinas Economic Progress in Exclusive Interview

Beijing, April 18: Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman recently gave an exclusive interview to China Media Group. Honored with the Chines

Special Envoy of Xi Jinping Attends Swearing-In Ceremony of Congo President

Beijing, April 18: On April 16, at the invitation of President Denis Sassou Nguesso, the special envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Shao Hong

Kapil Sibal flags new low in Indian politics over PM Modis address during polls

Giving Artisans What Their Work Deserves

An artisan-led showcase that looks at handloom and handicrafts through the lens of sustainability, design and lived connection.

30 police personnel in Vizag feted during Knights in Khakhi programme

Varied Weather Conditions In AP

On Saturday, the highest temperature of 45C was recorded at Vontimitta in Kadapa district: Reports

Abhishek Sharma Achieves 2,000 IPL Runs, Ranks Second for Fastest Milestone

Hyderabad, April 18: Abhishek Sharma has secured the second position in the list of players who reached 2,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (

China to Maintain Steady Economic Growth, Says National Development and Reform Commission

Beijing, April 18: Wang Changlin, Vice Chairman of Chinas National Development and Reform Commission, addressed a press conference on April 17, d

Dubai announces resumption of school bus operations from April 20

School bus services will resume across the UAE on Monday, April 20, 2026. The Ministry of Education confirmed the decision applies to all public

Minister Ponguleti Holds Meeting With AAI Officials To Fast Track New Airports

Speaking at a review meeting with Airports Authority of India, southern region executive director M. Raja Kishore and Telangana Aviation director

Ukrainian police shoot dead gunman who killed 5, took hostages in supermarket

The head of Ukraine's Interior Ministry, Ihor Klymenko, said in a statement on social media that special tactical police units stormed the store

Initiate disciplinary proceedings against officials who remained passive spectators to illegal mining activities: HC

Elections are between T.N. and a corrupt family: EPS

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Despite development measures, gaps in basic civic infra unresolved in Alandur constituency

Alandurlacks basic amenities such as piped drinking water supply and underground drainagein some areas; sources in theDMKcontend that the governm

HCA Floats Franchise Bids For TG20

Our vision is to create a world class league that nurtures local talent, builds strong regional identities, and engages fans across the state: Ch

'Congress-abuse address': Jairam Ramesh hits out at PM Modi

Congress hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national address, calling it a 'distress address'. The party challenged the PM to bring a bil

Wang Yi Engages in Talks with Namibias Foreign Minister

Beijing, April 18: Wang Yi, a member of the Central Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party and Foreign Minister, held discussions with Namibias

Protests Erupt Over Nepals New Customs Duty on Cross-Border Purchases

Kathmandu, April 18: Protests have erupted against the Nepalese governments decision to impose customs duties on goods valued over 100 Nepali Rup

Darjeeling hills to witness multi-pronged contest on diverse issues in 2026 Assembly polls

While the BJP-GJM alliance and the Trinamool-BGPM alliance are clashing head-on, a new hill party by local entrepreneur Ajay Edwards is also maki

Opposition likely to write to PM to immediately implement womens reservation without delimitation

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy says BJP using womens reservation as a cover to change the Constitution and end reservation for Dalits and

Eight India-bound ships return after attempting to cross strait

Flying squad seize 6.93 lakh from AIADMK cadre in Thiruvadanai

Hyderabad theatre icon Babban Khan passes away

Cabinet Greenlights 2% DA Hike for Central Staff and 24,815 Cr Rail Projects in UP & AP

The Centre on Saturday increased dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) by two per cent, over the existing rate of 58 per cent of the b

Chinese Vice Premier Visits Turkmenistan to Launch Gas Project

Beijing, April 18: Chinese Vice Premier and special representative of President Xi Jinping, Ting Shuexiang, visited Turkmenistan from April 15 to

Prime Minister Modi Addresses the Nation: Key Takeaways from His Speech

New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday following the failure of the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lo

Tornado watch: Massive destruction in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois on Saturday

Tornado warning: In central Wisconsin, a reported tornado that tore through the cities of Kronenwetter and Ringle left behind damaged homes and s

On the draw April 18, 2026

Food safety drive targets juice shops, bottled water sales

The initiative comes amid a surge in demand for packaged drinking water and fruit juices during the summer months

Cleanup drive, heritage walk shine spotlight on Irrum Manzil Palace on World Heritage Day

Dalit groups stage march in Kannur alleging bid to derail probe into students death

Akhilesh Yadav Exposes BJPs Malintent Over Womens Reservation Bill

Lucknow, April 18: Akhilesh Yadav, the national president of the Samajwadi Party (SP), has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party

Fire breaks out at carpet storage unit in Nacharam; no casualties

Opposition unity, neither automatic nor obvious, sinks Constitutional Amendment Bill

Till last week of March, government interlocutors faced no outright opposition to proposed legislation on seat expansion, delimitation to expedit

Attack on RSS worker: three CPI(M) activists sentenced to RI

'TOLD THEM TO STAY AWAY': Trump blasts NATO over Iran war, tells 'don't want your help on Hormuz'

Satellites Steer Indias Space Future: ISRO Chief

Narayanan also noted that India became the first country to successfully reach Mars orbit on its maiden attempt through the Mars Orbiter Mission.

Modi Addresses Nation: Womens Reservation Bill Fails to Pass

New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday following the failure of the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lo

Light rain likely in parts of North Coastal A.P., Rayalaseema; heat to persist till April 25

Allahabad High Court defers order on plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi

A person suspected of an offence is entitled to be heard before a decision is taken in criminal revision proceedings, says the High Court

Corporate influx and systemic neglect - the dual reality of Vilathikulam constituency

Six arrested in Malkajgiri cybercrime crackdown; 32 lakh refunded to victims

Strangled in its infancy: Modis sharp attack on Congress, DMK

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Congress and its allies in Parliament, accusing them of strangling an honest effort i

Sayali Satghare Hails T20 Mumbai Womens League as a Game-Changer for Womens Cricket

Mumbai, April 18: For Sayali Satghare, the past few months have felt like a dream. After remaining unsold in the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026

BJP announces Rs 5,000 monthly allowance to journalists if it comes to power in Bengal

The BJP has pledged a monthly allowance of Rs 5,000 for accredited journalists in West Bengal. This financial support aims to provide security fo

IPL 2026 PBKS vs LSG | Shreyas Iyer has overcome his weaknesses, feels Hopes

The former Australian all-rounder also hailed his captaincy, under which PBKS reached the final last year

Quote of the Day by Edgar Allan Poe: Those who dream by day Master of mystery on why thinking ahead leads to success

Today's quote of the day by Edgar Allan Poe talks about thinking and dreaming in real life. It says people who imagine and plan during the day un

Delhi weather: City records wettest April in 18 years; temperatures dip, AQI improves

Delhi has experienced its wettest April since 2008. Moderate rain brought significant rainfall, exceeding the monthly average. Temperatures have

IPL 2026: Will he, wont he the Dhoni game continues

Head coach Stephen Fleming remained predictably tight-lipped, offering little beyond the standard line that Dhoni was progressing well in his rec

Plus One admission process initiated in Puducherry

Li Qiang Chairs Executive Meeting of the State Council in China

Beijing, April 18: Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired an executive meeting of the State Council on April 17. The meeting focused on reports regardi

'Distress address rather than a national address': Opposition slams PM Modi over women reservation bill speech