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Devious menace: On predatory loan apps

Loan apps function in a regulatory dark area and promise easy credit

Allahabad High Court flags lodging of fake FIRs under anti-conversion law in Uttar Pradesh

The Bench stated that it has observed a troubling pattern of misuse of the law by the police and third-party complainants

JC Orders Municipalities To Clear Library Cess Dues in Nellore

Mogili Venkateswarlu directs municipalities to clear dues and ensure regular payments

Explain interest payment, house site allotment to Kaleshwaram project displaced persons: HC to govt

38 booked, 23 held in U.P. over violence on Ambedkar Jayanti

Anti-social elements allegedly tried to block the route of a procession taken out by the Dalit community to celebrate Dr. B.R. Ambedkars birth an

Delhi University council approves 5% credit plan amid dissent

MIDHANI unveils titanium alloy casting of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Placing women at the core of democracy

The first challenge to implementing the law is institutional as it is chained to the timely completion of the Census and the delimitation

ItsVaishalistime to hog the limelight

Residents, NGO revive Vengathur lake into a rich groundwater source

ET Lifetime Achievement Award Winners: A well-planned urbanisation in India is an urgent necessity, says KP Singh

KP Singh, chairman emeritus at leading property developer DLF said the test of prosperity of a country is not GDP but per capita income. India wi

First impressions and the lasting impact

It is up to Mukul Choudhary, Praful, Sakib and the others waiting to press their claims to build on these early gains if their ambitions are to s

Congress Accelerates the Process of Finalising the List of Nominated Posts

A Revanth Reddy, Meenakshi Natarajan review roles, push organisational overhaul

Trump posts image of himself with Jesus as administration's Pope criticism continues

High-profile individuals with ties to politics and Catholicism continued to weigh in on the administrations feud with the Pope.

Omar refuses to cut 'Tricolour' ribbon, BJP says well done

India plans special NCLT bench for cross-border insolvency cases to speed up resolutions

India plans to set up a special NCLT bench with trained members to handle cross-border insolvency cases once new rules under the Insolvency and B

Hospital launches programme for high-risk heart patients

YSRC Backs Centres Delimitation, Womens Quota

Addressing media in Vijayawada, he said the YSRC had already taken a clear stand in favour of delimitation, while welcoming the centres proposal

Three youths killed in road accident in Kalaburagi

Telangana Emerges as Key Engineering Hub in India

The performance places Telangana fourth in engineering goods exports, behind Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Industry sources indicated that

Govt's wheat procurement to drop 69% due to delayed arrivals

Wheat procurement is set to drop significantly in the 2026-27 marketing year. Unseasonal rains delayed grain arrivals and affected quality. This

Elderly Widow Pushes Gas Cylinder For 2 Km Amid Agency Negligence

The elderly woman struggled through the April heat, pushing the heavy cylinder along the road for nearly two kilometres before reaching her home.

WPI inflation hits 38-month high of 3.9% in March as soaring energy, crude prices amid West Asia war drive up costs

India's wholesale inflation reached a 38-month peak of 3.9% in March. This surge was fueled by rising costs of crude oil, energy, and manufacture

NSU Celebrates Kerala New Year in Tirupati

Dean of Academic Affairs Rajanikanth Shukla highlighted the philosophical and seasonal significance of Vishu as a symbol of renewal and cosmic ba

Telangana Shines in CBSE Class X Results: Hyderabad Schools Hit 100%

Girls stayed ahead with 99.93 per cent compared to 99.70 among boys.

Tata Trust row deepens as Mehli Mistry seeks administrator for SDTT

Mehli Mistry, removed from Tata Trusts, has filed a complaint with the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner. He seeks an administrator for the Sir Do

Amazon fire TV stick lawsuit: Claims company bricked old devices to push new sales

Amazon is facing a lawsuit over Fire TV Stick devices, with claims that it stopped software updates for older models to push users to buy new one

Vasanthotsavams Celebrated in Grand Manner at Ahobilam

The celebrations concluded with theertha snanam in the temple pushkarini, marking the end of the festival on a devotional note.

American Center Chennai to host free summer activities for students

CM Revanth Reddy Moots Solar Power for Houses in Tribal Areas

Tribal MLAs complain forest officials stalling work on Indiramma houses, road works, citing reserve forest rules

Anthropics Claude Opus 4.7: The AI is so powerful its spooking web design tools

Anthropic's rumored Claude Opus 4.7 is poised to revolutionize web design by generating websites and prototypes from simple text prompts. This po

Fishermen of Srinivasapuram show black flags to Mylapore DMK candidate

Tamil Nadu registers 99.92% pass rate in CBSE Class 10 exams; most students gear up for second exam

Students are unhappy with their maths scores as the paper was difficult, most students are now preparing to take up the second exam for math

Iran Bought Chinese Satellite In Orbit, Then Used It To Target US Bases: Report

The satellite, known as TEE-01B, was developed and launched by the Chinese firm Earth Eye Co. before being taken over by the Islamic Revolutionar

How much do 2026 tax penalties cost if you file late IRS interest rates and monthly fees explained

Missing the April 15 deadline in 2026 can cost you up to 25% in penalties alone. The 2026 tax penalties cost late filing starts at 5% per month o

We support CMs stand on delimitation: Shanmugam

Minorities see TVK as genuine ally: Arunraj

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader KG Arunraj claimed that minority voters who traditionally supported the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam are shifting to

India trade delegation to visit US for BTA talks, first in-person meeting since October

An Indian trade team led by Darpan Jain will visit the US from April 2022 for talks on a bilateral trade agreement, the first in-person meeting s

Astronomers Study Exoplanet HATS-75 b Using James Webb Telescope. Here's What They Found

Astronomers noted that HATS-75 b thus joins the rare population of giant planets around M-dwarfs observed with JWST.

Modi holds roadshow in Nagercoil

Prevent Helmetless Road Rides, Minister Laxman Asks Civic Bodies

The minister was participating in the Arrive Alive programme organised by the district police at Nakrekal in this district. Rules must be strictl

Hezbollah Hints At Ceasefire In Lebanon, Israel To Ramp Up Attacks

Israel's top general has approved plans for continuing attacks -- both in Lebanon and Iran.

APS Bolarum Secures 100% Result in Class X

Students also recorded exceptional subject scores, achieving a total of 44 centums across English, Mathematics, Social Science and Artificial Int

Arvind Kejriwals affidavit points to judge Swarana Kanta Sharma family as children empanelled as central govt counsels

Arvind Kejriwal has filed an additional affidavit seeking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's recusal from the Delhi excise policy case. He cited that

Shah to make night halts in all five divisions of West Bengal

Amit Shah is intensifying the BJPs election campaign in West Bengal, focusing on booth-level strategy across five organisational divisions. He is

AP Government Standardises Amaravati as Capitals Official Spelling

Copies of the circular have been forwarded to all secretariat departments, district collectors, and relevant government offices for immediate com

Iran Bought Chinese Satellite In Orbit, Then Used It To Target US Bases

The satellite, known as TEE-01B, was developed and launched by the Chinese firm Earth Eye Co. before being taken over by the Islamic Revolutionar

Lokesh Launches Sports Projects in Tirupati Region

New cricket, boxing, weightlifting and indoor facilities aim to strengthen Andhras sports ecosystem

In Madurai Central, DMK push for hattrick faces urban anger

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is aiming for a clean sweep in Madurai despite criticism over civic issues such as infrastructure, drainage, and sa

Green Coke and Energy and Kakinada SEZ Sign Pact to Set Up Metallurgical Coke Plant at Rs 700 Cr

The investment is expected to expand the industrial area to Tondangi and Pitapuram in Kakinada district and also to provide employment opportunit

Senior UAE, Iran officials discuss de-escalation in rare call

UAE Vice President and Deputy Premier Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Parliame

Can't Hollow Out Religion In Name Of Reforms: Supreme Court In Sabarimala Case

Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked that perhaps the most difficult task for the court is facing is how to declare that the beliefs held by million

Centres women quota, delimitation formula has my 100% support: N Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu fully backs the proposed delimitation bill and women's reservation, emphasizing the need to delink seats fr

Alliance Leaders Meet at CMs Residence

Call for united support to womens reservation bill

1,000 students to take part in 70 events at Insignia-2026

Hezbollah Hints At Ceasefire In Lebanon, Israel Says It Will Ramp Up Attacks

Israel's top general has approved plans for continuing attacks -- both in Lebanon and Iran.

Vaishali wins the Candidates, to challenge Ju Wenjun for the World title

State Orders Heatstroke Preparedness in Hospitals Amid Rising Temperatures

Citing the risk of power disruptions during summer storms, he asked officials to ensure that generators are functional in all hospitals and under

Telangana Operationalises 40% Investments

Projects by firms like HCLTech and Aragen Life Sciences gain momentum across sectors

Over 20 Landlords Arrested in Quetta for Renting to Undocumented Afghan Nationals

Quetta, April 16: In a significant crackdown, police in Quetta, Pakistan, have arrested more than 20 landlords and shopkeepers for allegedly rent

Uttar Pradesh Man Arrested for Online Fraud of 71.74 Lakhs in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, April 16: A senior official reported that the Commissionerate Police has arrested a man from Uttar Pradesh for his alleged involveme

White House Confirms Full Enforcement of Maritime Sanctions on Iran

New Delhi, April 16: The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, addressed recent misinformation regarding a supposed request to formall

Persian Proverb of the Day: 'When the Water Rises Above Your Head, One Inch or a Hundred No Longer Matters'- A timeless proverb on understanding the point of no return

A Persian proverb,  ke az sar gozasht, che yek vajb che sad vajb, highlights how once a situation becomes uncontrollable, the exact degree of se

Opposition against 131st Amendment, says delimitation formula motivated

INDIA bloc leaders will oppose a key bill in Parliament. The bill proposes increasing Lok Sabha seats through delimitation for women's reservatio

Revanth to Visit Medigadda on April 20

The Chief Minister, on April 20, will be accompanied by irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, and senior irrigation department officials.

BJP takes the drivers seat, but must stay the course set by Nitish

With Nitish Kumar stepping down as Chief Minister, Bihar is entering a new political phase that strengthens the role of the Bharatiya Janata Part

Indias Economic Growth Remains Strong Amid Global Uncertainties, Warns Chief Economic Advisor V. Ananth Nageswaran

Washington, April 16: Indias economic growth remains robust, but rising global uncertainties could impact its future direction in the coming mont

RCB Captain Rajat Patidar Acknowledges Long Road Ahead for Title Aspirations

Bengaluru, April 16: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has secured the top position in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after a convincing vi

Managing Diabetes Effectively During Summer: Tips for a Balanced Diet

New Delhi, April 16: As summer begins, the rise in temperatures also brings an increase in diabetes-related issues. A significant number of peopl

New Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon day after historic talks in Washington

The Israeli military has periodically issued warnings urging residents to flee wide swathes of southern Lebanon as it targets the Iranian-backed

CM Mohan Yadav Urges Enhanced Discipline and National Pride in Tribal Hostels

Bhopal, April 16: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed officials to foster a positive atmosphere of academic dedication and pat

Water Security Action Plan on Anvil

CM reviews irrigation projects, sets deadlines

Major Drug Network Exposed in Jammu: Notorious Gangster Arrested

Jammu, April 15: Jammu police have successfully dismantled a significant drug trafficking network, apprehending the notorious gangster and drug t

Social Security COLA 2027 prediction: 2.8% increase likely as inflation hits 2-year high, retirees still struggle

Social Security COLA for 2027 may be around 2.8% as inflation rises again. Higher oil prices are making daily things expensive, which affects ret

Tamil Nadu's spiral: From welfare to freebies

Tamil Nadus welfare model has expanded into a competitive freebie-driven system, with parties like the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India An

HC Directs AP To File Affidavit Over Reconstructing Ramalayam At Akiveedu in WG

The petitioners claimed that the temple is being reconstructed without obtaining mandatory permissions from the officials concerned

Renuka Chowdhury Calls Womens Reservation Bill a Political Stunt

New Delhi, April 15: Senior Congress leader and MP Renuka Chowdhury has criticized the central government, labeling the Womens Reservation Bill a

Will Nainar Nagenthrans gamble of shifting to Sattur pay off?

Nagenthran claims he had to shift out of Tirunelveli based on a request from the AIADMK. But not many are willing to buy his argument, as the mov

ED Arrests Anil Ambanis Close Associates Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna in RHFL Case

New Delhi, April 15: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna, close associates of businessman Anil Amba

Stalin warns of statewide 'Black Flag' protest against delimitation

Delimitation a historic injustice against southern states, says TN CM

Centre to redraw Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies but may avoid allocation to allay fears

New Delhi is set to redraw Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies using the 2011 Census. However, seat allocation among states will not change. Pa

Tragic Incident at Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarh Increases Death Toll

New Delhi, April 15: The death toll from the tragic incident at the Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarhs Sakti district has risen. Four individua

Iran Releases Nepali Citizen Detained Near Hormuz Strait

Kathmandu, April 15: Iran has released Nepali citizen Amrit Jha, who was detained by Iranian security forces. The Nepalese government confirmed t

CVC Told To Inquire Into Can Fin Recruitment Scam

The petitioner, Manoj K. Badal, was working as assistant general manager (HR) at Can Fin Homes Ltd and claimed to be the whistleblower who raised

Priyank Kharge Defends Congresss Decision to Expel MLC Abdul Jabbar

Bengaluru, April 15: Karnatakas Minister for Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Rural Development, Priyank Kharge, defended the Congress

The Majestic Ganga Temple in Bharatpur: A Fusion of Architectural Styles

Bharatpur, April 15: Akshaya Tritiya holds immense significance in Sanatan Dharma. According to the Narada Purana, it is believed that on this da

R. Vaishali Wins FIDE Womens Candidates Tournament, Set to Challenge World Champion Ju Wenjun

Nicosia, April 15: Indian chess star R. Vaishali made history by winning the FIDE Womens Candidates Tournament 2026 on Wednesday. This victory gr

AP to Roll Out 90-Day Sports Action Plan, Says Lokesh

He said the government would compile suggestions from athletes and experts to design a structured roadmap.

VCK pulling out all stops to keep PMK at bay in Kattumannarkoil contest

While the VCK is seeking to consolidate its dominance, the PMK is looking to rewire the caste equations in the northern districts. The contest lo

India Faces Potential $10 Billion Loss in Remittances Due to Gulf Crisis, Warns Chief Economic Advisor

Washington, April 15: Indias Chief Economic Advisor, V. Ananth Nageswaran, warned on Wednesday that prolonged economic disruptions in the Gulf re