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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri launches India-US trade Facilitation Portal

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri launched the India-US Trade Facilitation Portal. This initiative aims to strengthen existing supply chains

Water Scarcity Drives Leopards Into Villages Across Rayalaseema

Rising sightings and deaths signal growing human-wildlife conflict

Over 100 Killed After Israel Hits Central Beirut, Citing Iran Truce Exclusion

There was no sign of Hezbollah launching strikes against Israel in the first couple of hours after the attacks.

Gold prices are falling but why China keeps buying gold aggressively Is the US dollar under threat and why are gold prices not following the demand-supply trend despite continued China demand

Gold prices are falling sharply, yet China gold buying spree keeps accelerating globally. China added 160,000 ounces in March, extending its 17-m

HC orders joint survey of Thirupparankundram hill

PM Modi wants collective action on womens reservation, wants all MPs to back amendment Bill

The Prime Minister says the 2029 Lok Sabha election and Assembly polls in the future must be held with provisions for womens reservation

LIVE | Karoline Leavitt briefs media as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz despite US-Iran ceasefire

Subodh Bhave Stars as Kainchi Dham Baba in Anticipated Film Shri Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj

Mumbai, April 8: The highly anticipated film Shri Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj features actor Subodh Bhave in the lead role, depicting the life story

BRS Handed Over State Govts Land to Others, Says Ponguleti

Calling Chandrasekhar Rao as Sakuni, Rama Rao as Drama Rao and Harish Rao Abaddala Rao

U.S.-Iran ceasefire: What does the ceasefire mean for India?

Dr Goudiperu Appointed Major General In IPC

The project focuses on rehabilitation support, public assistance and grievance redressal systems for persons with disabilities and underserved co

BJP fields extortion accused against TMC Minister Firhad Hakim

Out on interim bail, the BJP nominee faces a TMC heavyweight as the party closes its candidate list

Eknath Shinde Calls for Party Expansion Post-Elections

Mumbai, April 8: Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and leader of the Shiv Sena, urged party legislators, MPs, and coordinat

Four Bangladeshi nationals sentenced in human trafficking case by NIA court

India raises fertiliser subsidy as U.S.-Iran war lifts global prices

The Union Cabinet has increased fertiliser subsidies ahead of the Kharif season to shield farmers from rising global fertiliser prices due the U.

Minister Vivek Venkatswamy explores German skill training model

Rupee, Bonds Rally on Ceasefire Relief & RBI Pause

RBI holds rates, while lower crude and calmer markets lift sentiment

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Gen Z all set to make their voices heard

Raised in the digital age, this generation is stepping out of the tech-savvy world into the socially conscious realm of governance to shape their

Karauli Shankar Mahadev Maharaj Crowned Mahamandaleshwar

Sri Sri 1008 Karauli Shankar Mahadev Maharaj Crowned Mahamandaleshwar, Redefining Global Sanatan Power Dynamics

Helipad Work Begins for Hyderabad-Somasila-Srisailam Helicopter Tourism Circuit

The introductory price has been fixed at 99,000 per person for the first two months

Sunil Shetty Praises Dacoit: A Love Story Trailer, Calls It Powerful and Enthusiastic

Mumbai, April 8: The upcoming film Dacoit: A Love Story, featuring Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh, has been making waves since the release of its t

Humayun Kabirs helicopter ride making lot of political noise in West Bengal

I have to address about 50 political rallies in the State and about 20 of them are with Owaisi saheb, says the Aam Janata Unnyan Party founder an

Two Iranian Women Students Seek Govt Aid in Vizag

They said their academic commitments require them to stay in the country until completion

All Set For Bagalkot Bypoll; 1,564 Staff Deployed Across 322 Booths

Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Sangappa, along with General Observer Parul Patwari, visited the centre established at the Gove

Truck Collides with Security Vehicle of Congress Candidate Adhir Chowdhury in West Bengal

Kolkata, April 8: A truck collided with the security vehicle of Congress candidate Adhir Chowdhury on Wednesday evening while returning from camp

India, Bangladesh Pledge to Normalise Ties After 18-Month Downturn

It said the foreign minister thanked the Indian government for apprehending the suspected killers of student leader Shaheed Osman Hadi.

Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz In Response To Israeli Strikes On Lebanon

US Iran War US Iran Ceasefire Donald Trump Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz In Response To Israeli Strikes On Lebanon

India ranked third globally in RE capacity

Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi visits HAL, takes sortie in LCH Prachand

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi experienced the Light Combat Helicopter Prachand firsthand in Bengaluru. He reviewed Army Aviation projects and in

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Rising MPs: Development Need; or Jobs for the Boys?

Proposal links womens quota with seat hike, raises concerns over balance

Prisons RETREAT2026 Concludes With Reform Push

Anand commended the department for organising RETREAT2026 and praised the establishment of deaddiction centres in prisons

Strategic reset: India and Bangladesh signal commitment to strengthen relations

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman. They discussed strengthening bilateral ties

Stage set for Assam Assembly polls; over 2.51 crore voters expected to choose between two alliances

A Congress-led Opposition alliance seeks to stop the BJP-led NDA from securing a hat-trick of electoral victories

Army unveils first drone & munitions roadmap, lists 30 types of UAS, loitering munitions

West Bengal Assembly elections: Left Front, Congress poll manifestos promise jobs

Left Front manifesto promises initiatives for heavy and medium scale industrialisation,setting up of new software and hardware parks; Congress ma

Jharkhand Police Uncover Jewelry Store Heist, Three Arrested

Ranchi, April 8: In a swift response, Ranchi police have solved a jewelry store robbery that occurred on Harihar Singh Road. Within 24 hours, the

How much can Iran earn from Hormuz toll? Hint: Its almost double its pre-war oil revenue

Iran may soon charge oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This could create a new revenue stream for the country. Reports suggest a

NASA uses old iconic camera for stunning Artemis II shots vintage tech shines

NASA Artemis II camera: NASA's Artemis II mission captured stunning images using the nearly decade-old Nikon D5 DSLR. This reliable camera, prove

'He is immature, NARCISSISTIC, but not stupid': Ex-adviser Chris Christies brutal take on Trump

India and Turkey Discuss Bilateral Relations in 12th Foreign Office Consultation

New Delhi, April 8: India and Turkey held their 12th Foreign Office Consultation session in New Delhi on Wednesday. The two nations reviewed thei

Strait of Hormuz still closed, and what is IRGC Navy's message for vessels in Persian Gulf and Oman Sea? Latest shipping warning and tanker halt explained

Strait of Hormuz still closed, and what is IRGC Navy's message for vessels in Persian Gulf and Oman Sea? Shipping alerts report that vessels were

Bombay HC quashes ECI notification for Goas Ponda bye-election, day before polling

Congress leader and Central Working Committee member Girish Chodankar said the party will file a special leave petition in the Supreme Court agai

Surprised that NCERT singled out three experts on book row: Alok Prasanna Kumar

Mr. Kumar, who drafted the controversial chapter Role of Judiciary in Society and a sub-section on Corruption in Judiciary in the now-withdrawn C

Food Regulator Data Leak: FIR Targets 'Insider' And Not The Media

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of the matter and issued a notice to the Health Ministry, FSSAI and Delhi Police

Assam, Kerala, Puducherry polls: Voting for 296 seats; international delegates arrive under IEVP

MK Stalin Launches Fourth Phase of Election Campaign in Thanjavur

Chennai, April 8: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin will kick off the fourth phase of his assembly election campaign from Tha

Craig Melvins live TV slip reveals Jenna Bush Hagers surprise role in The Devil Wears Prada 2Here's what happened

A live broadcast of the Today show saw co-host Craig Melvin accidentally reveal Jenna Bush Hager's cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2. The news sur

Cabinet approves two hydro-electric projects in Arunachal Pradesh with a total outlay exceeding 40,000 crore

Cabinet approved proposal for construction of two major hydro-power electric projects, that is Kamala Hydro Electric project and the Kalai-II Hyd

EC Transfers Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary; Stalin Condemns Move

Replacing Muruganandam in the midst of Assembly elections in the state was one-sided, the chief minister said, and strongly condemned the transfe

Maharashtra Government Signs $6.5 Billion Deal with Vingroup to Boost EV Mobility and Urban Development

Mumbai, April 8: The Maharashtra government, along with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), has signed a historic memor

Bhajan Clubbing event draws huge crowds in Vizag

TSRAI Leads Manuscript Digitisation Mission

On average, metadata is being created for 2,000 to 2,500 manuscripts per day

IPL 2026: Gill and Sundar Shine in Delhi, Securing Number 3 Partnership Record

New Delhi, April 8: Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill showcased his talent on Wednesday during the 14th match of the Indian Premier League

FSSAI tightens food safety net; states drive enforcement push in FY 2025-26

India's food safety agency, FSSAI, inspected nearly four lakh establishments and tested over 1.6 lakh food samples in 2025-26. States played a ke

Why Assam Matters: A State Poll That May Shape India's Future Politics

Assam's elections are often viewed as regional, but political history suggests they rarely remain confined to the state. What is tested here, acr

Sankarankovil, a holy town, lacks sufficient basic infrastructure facilities

Palaniswami: lone star of the AIADMK poll campaign

EPS is the main campaigner for the AIADMK across the State, with a stump speech focussed on law and order issues, the States worsening finances,

Revanth to Visit Heerapur, Recall Adivasi Connect

The visit followed his homage to the martyrs of the Indravelli incident, a significant event in the regions history

Tragic Incident in Jaisalmer: Army Soldier Commits Suicide

Jaipur, April 8: A tragic incident has emerged from the Army cantonment in Jaisalmer. A 34-year-old Havildar, Raghu S, serving in the 23 Field Re

US military says it's ready to resume fighting if diplomacy fails

US forces stand ready to fight again if Iran does not agree to a peace deal. General Dan Caine stated the joint force is prepared for swift actio

BJP Telangna chief Ramchander Rao pushes SIR drive, alleges illegal voters in Hyderabad

Garobadha PIC Upgraded to Police Outpost in SWGH

TURA, April 8: In a move aimed at improving public service delivery and administrative efficiency, the Garobadha Police Investigation Centre (PIC

DC Edit | Stop Manipur Violence Quickly

Five killed as tensions flare, curfew imposed and probe handed to NIA

'Still Alive': Samay Raina Responds to Critics, Announces 'India's Got Latent 2'

I don't think my show would have ended on a bigger high, he said in the special, uploaded last night.

Kerala Assembly Elections Set for April 9, Voter Participation Expected to be High

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: Voting for the Kerala Assembly elections, which will fill 140 seats, is scheduled for April 9. Polling will take pla

Jacobite Church demands action over tension at St. Marys Church in Kattachira

Church alleges that the police tried to stop parish members from entering the St. Marys Church in violation of the provisions under the Kerala Ch

Union Cabinet clears draft bill for amendments to Women Reservation Act

The Union Cabinet has approved a draft bill to amend the Women's Reservation Act. This amendment will increase Lok Sabha seats to 816, with 273 r

Ladakh LG Directs Age Relaxation For ALC Candidates In Police SI Recruitment

Leh, Apr 8: In a move to benefit the aspiring youth, particularly from border areas, Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has directed age relax

PM Modi to Hold Grand Road Show in Nagercoil on April 15 Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections

Nagercoil, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conduct a grand road show in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, on April 15. This event is organized to

How Iran plans to tax oil tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz

Iran is reportedly tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz. Oil tankers may face cryptocurrency transit fees and detailed checks. This move

SI suspended for firing at palmyrah climber

Himanta using police to intimidate, not answer allegations on wife: Pawan Khera

Our party had only asked you some questions. Why do you want to silence us? We have asked questions; give us the replies, says Congress leader Pa

Five-day Basava Jayanti celebrations from April 16 in Kalaburagi

Where Things Stand After Irans Tentative 2-Week Ceasefire Begins

Reaching a permanent deal will be key to ending a war that's shaken the Middle East and global energy markets.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Former PM Deuba and Wife in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, April 8: The Kathmandu District Court has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, former F

Fire in B.R. Hills Tiger Reserve, nine acres gutted

TTD Supporting Dharmagiri Veda Vijnana Peetham to Groom Future Archakas

The peetham traces its origins to a Veda Pathashala established in 1884 under Mahant Prayag Das

New tax breaks, smaller refunds? Why some filers arent seeing more money

New tax breaks in 2025 are not giving bigger refunds to everyone. Income limits reduce benefits for overtime, tips, seniors, and car loan interes

DME flags 14 Govt. Medical College Hospitals over unfinalised post-mortem reports

When Director of DME has informed the Deans of the 14 Government Medical College Hospitals tolookintothe delay, doctors and forensic experts flag

We seek votes as a right and with pride: Kanimozhi

Grocery Price chaos: Whats getting expensive and the surprising items now costing less

Over the past two years, Consumer Price Index data shows that grocery prices have fluctuated unevenly across different categories.The latest data

Death toll in Manipur violence rises to five

Curfew continues across five districts of Imphal Valley as tension remains high

Pawan Kalyan urges students to focus on energy, science at AU centenary fest

Odisha Rolls Out Rs 40,800-Cr Industrial Push; 36 Projects To Generate 59,000 Jobs

The flagship event at Bhuinpur in Khordha district saw the rollout of 34 projects under Begunia block, while two additional projects were taken u

Odisha Court Sentences Three to Life Imprisonment for Kyonjhar Murder Case

Bhubaneswar, April 8: The District and Sessions Court in Kyonjhar, Odisha, has sentenced three individuals to life imprisonment for a murder that

Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj arrested amidst high drama in a case over a protest dating back to 2021

It is a travesty that such a petty case is being dragged on for so long by the government and even after five years, the case is still going on a

Prakasam Athletes Excel at State Powerlifting Meet

Held from April 3 to 5 at GMRIT University in Rajam, Vizianagaram district

DC Edit | Iran War: Truce at Last, but Will It Bring Peace?

Trumps truce offers relief, yet risks linger in volatile West Asia

Fraudsters and charlatans: Trump warns of fake Iran deal terms, says only US-approved points will guide talks

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that unauthorised agreements, lists and letters were being circulated by people with absolutely not

Trans woman electrocuted near Parrys Corner