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Temperature crosses 40C-mark in Keralas Palakkad

Heat warning is issued for Kerala until Sunday warning of above-normal temperatures

Officials urged to enhance implementation of Jaladhara-Jalaharathi initiative

Congress and its allies celebrated setback to womens 33% reservation push: BJP

BJP leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Smriti Irani accuse the Congress of a history of neglecting womens welfare and sabotaging its own Bills, and

Congress exposed ulterior motive behind womens reservation Bill, says CWC leader Gidugu Rudra Raju

NDAs attempt to gain political mileage ahead of the elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal has been successfully thwarted by the Opposition, he

War of words erupts in Karnataka over Womens Reservation Bill

Siddaramaiah described the events that unfolded in Parliament as deceptive political drama orchestrated by the NDA government; Karnataka BJP says

Funds to be released for UGD projects in Mangaluru: Byrathi Suresh

Luke Wood: IPLs Standard Closely Mirrors International Cricket

New Delhi, April 18: Luke Wood, a fast bowler playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), believes that the leagues standard is closest to that o

T.N. DGP orders return of deputed personnel for poll duty

Governor to inaugurate Sankara Jayanthi celebrations

World Heritage Day: Awareness programme held

Ministry apprised about academic initiatives for strengthening research, student participation in democracy and election management

Karassery panchayat to reopen Take-a-Break facility

Mobile Internet Services Restored in Five Districts of Manipur

Imphal, April 18: The Manipur government has made a significant decision. It has lifted the temporary ban on mobile internet and data services in

South Korean Presidents Visit to India Marks New Era in Bilateral Relations

Mumbai, April 18: South Korean President Lee Jae-myungs three-day visit to India, starting Sunday, is seen as a pivotal moment in enhancing bilat

Anbumani flays Stalin over Constitution Amendment Bill

He alleges the failure to pass the bill had deprived women of a historic opportunity

Thrissur shifts gears: From ballots to the beats of pooram

Spectacle of sound and sight to unfold as the city prepares for a week of rituals, pageantry, and fireworks

Kerala Sahitya Akademi opens Thrissur Pooram book festival

Major publishers offer books at discounts of up to 60% at Vyloppilli Hall

CM Yogi Criticizes Opposition for Blocking Womens Empowerment Bill

Kooch Behar, April 18: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed election rallies in West Bengal on Saturday. Speaking at public mee

Bihar Chief Minister Pays Tribute to Karpoori Thakur at Memorial Museum

Patna, April 18: Bihars Chief Minister, Samrat Chaudhary, paid homage to the late Karpoori Thakur, a former Chief Minister and recipient of the B

Calicut University launches placement and training centre

It is part of a project to utilise private contributions to improve academic facilities. Federal Bank contributes 18 lakh

EVM strong rooms, counting halls being readied in Coimbatore ahead of April 23 polling

DMK faces tough contests in Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam

Parade Grounds historic legacy eclipsed by years of neglect

After being given a facelift as one of the practice turfs for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, the ground, one of the few open spaces available to sp

Cordon and search operations held across Nandyal district

Central Ministers Meet to Address West Asia Crisis and Ensure National Security

New Delhi, April 18: The central government is closely monitoring the tense situation in West Asia and is taking precautions to handle any potent

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary Reviews Key Departments for State Branding

Patna, April 18: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary held a review meeting on Saturday with officials from the Civil Aviation Department, the I

VTU Registrar calls upon students to be principled leaders in their fields

Stalin drumming up non-existent issues: Tamilisai Soundararajan

She accuses the Chief Minister of diverting attention from the poor law and order situation and bad governance in the State

Recruitment for 348 Positions for 10th Pass Youth, Apply by April 29

New Delhi, April 18: The Andaman and Nicobar Administrations Department of Environment and Forests has issued an official notification for the re

Internet Ban Lifted in Manipur as Situation Improves

Imphal, April 18: The Manipur government has lifted the ban on mobile internet and data services in five districts of the Imphal Valley following

ISL | Zestful Blasters get the better of Jamshedpur

The visitor was reduced to 10 men for the last six minutes after collecting a red card

Suraj lone Indian in the semifinals

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All Indian Sailors in West Asia Safe; 2,373 Repatriated from Iran, Says Government

New Delhi, April 18: The government announced on Saturday that all Indian sailors in West Asia and the Gulf region are completely safe. In the la

Women Will Never Forgive Opposition: Jayveer Singh

Mumbai, April 18: The political rhetoric has intensified following the failure of the womens reservation constitutional amendment bill in the Lok

SP calls for a tight vigil on repeat offenders to combat crime in Sathya Sai district

Says policing should be both visible on the ground and smart in its approach to build public trust; directs the police to track repeat offenders

IPL 2026 CSK vs SRH | Chennai Super Kings win toss, opt to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad

CPI district council member denies anti-party activity

Bhaderwah-Chamba Interstate Road Reopens After Winter Closure

BHADERWAH/JAMMU, Apr 18: After remaining closed to commuters for over three months owing to snowfall, the strategic 140-km BhaderwahChamba inters

Karnatakas Political Tensions Rise Over Womens Reservation Bill

Bengaluru, April 18: In Karnataka, Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok has launched a fierce attack on the Congress regarding the Womens Reservatio

SRH vs CSK, IPL 2026: CSK Opt to Bowl First

SRH look to dominate at home as CSK aim to extend winning momentum in key IPL 2026 clash in Hyderabad.

Can womens quota be implemented before 2029 general elections? | Explained

The Constitution (131st) Amendment Bill, 2026, which sought to redistribute Lok Sabha seats on the basis of the 2011 Census to expedite the imple

Rohit Sharma Launches Second Cricket Academy in Punjab

Chandigarh, April 18: Former Indian cricket captain and star batsman Rohit Sharma has inaugurated his second cricket academy in Punjab, located i

Union Cabinet approves new railway lines at a cost of 9,889 crore in Andhra Pradesh

The 198-km-long third and fourth lines between Rajahmundry and Visakhapatnam is expected to improve connectivity to major ports, boost access to

JEE Main Result 2026 Likely On April 20: Check JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria

JEE Advanced 2026 Eligibility: Candidates should be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) of the JEE Main 2026.

DAV HJL School Javar Achieves Strong Class 10 Results

Udaipur, April 18 (Udaipur Kiran): DAV HJL Senior Secondary School recorded an impressive performance in the Class 10 examination results, with s

Munnar panchayat plans to privatise waste disposal

DAV Jhawar Class 10 Results Shine

Udaipur, April 18 (Daily Kiran): Students of DAV HJL Senior Secondary School, Jawar, delivered an impressive performance in the recently declared

Dr. K.S. Somasekhar Appointed as New Secretary of Rajya Sabha Secretariat

New Delhi, April 18: Dr. K.S. Somasekhar has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, effective from Saturday. This ap

IPL 2026: CSK Opts to Bowl First Against SRH, Dilshan Madushanka Gets His Chance

Hyderabad, April 18: In the 27th match of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is set to face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Rajiv Gandhi Intern

West Asia War: Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows

West Asia War: The Strait of Hormuz reopened briefly after a 50-day blockade. Several tankers passed through before Iran reimposed restrictions.

LIVE : PM Narendra Modi addresses public meeting in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

600 drivers attend Arrive Alive road safety programme in Madhapur

Mysuru-Jodhpur train diverted

Kanniyakumaris enduring Congress base meets BJPs growing ambitions

Centres Conspiracy To Change Federal Structure Defeated: Priyanka Gandhi On Womens Quota Row

New Delhi, Apr 18: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused the Centre of conspiring to change the federal structure of the coun

Rajya Sabha Achieves 109.87% Productivity in Budget Session

New Delhi, April 18: Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan announced that the recently concluded 270th session achieved a remarkable productivi

Madhya Pradesh Board Offers Second Chance for 10th and 12th Grade Students to Improve Scores

Bhopal, April 18: The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education is providing students who took the 10th and 12th grade exams another opportunit

Franco-German FCAS fighter jet talks stall as mediators fail to resolve dispute

Dispute resolution efforts for the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project have failed. Mediators from France and Germany will submit separate rep

State BJP chief slams Congress over womens reservation, alleges betrayal

Separatist Shabir Shah Arrested in Terror Case, Sent to 10-Day NIA Remand

Shah, 72, was granted bail by the Supreme Court in a terror-funding case on March 12 and by a Delhi court in a money laundering case on March 28.

Telangana doctors urge DME to follow direct recruitment first for assistant professor posts

At Cabinet Meeting, PM Modi Tells Ministers To Expose Oppositions Anti-Women Mindset Before People: Sources

NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Congress and other parties will have to pay a price for not supporting the b

RPF cracks down on illegal garbage dumping on railway premises

A receipt from a local cooperative society recovered from within the dumped waste helps nab the offender

FIRs will be filed against those obstructing crop-cutting experiments: Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner

Anantapur police hand over 1.60 crore worth recovered phones to owners

BJP leader hits out at Cong., Oppn. for blocking womens quota bill

KKCCI urges government to build multi-level parking at Kalaburagi Super Market

Biodigester Facility Launched in Nandyal To Convert Wet Waste Into Manure

Built at a cost of Rs 17 lakh, the biodigester is designed to process up to 1,000 kg of wet waste daily.

Eastern Commands Annual Conference: Focus on Strengthening Army Infrastructure

Kolkata, April 18: The Indian Armys Eastern Command held its annual working conference, named Structure Manthan 2026-27, in Kolkata at Vijay Durg

Smriti Irani Criticizes Congress Over Womens Reservation Bill Failure

New Delhi, April 18: Senior BJP leader Smriti Irani launched a strong attack on the opposition following the failure of the Womens Reservation Am

Toaster team interview | Rajkummar Rao | Sanya Malhotra | Abhishek Banerjee

Rajkummar Rao, along with his co-stars Sanya Malhotra, Archana Puran Singh and Abhishek Banerjee, talks about turning producer with Toaster, thei

Two Indian Vessels Make Reverse Course In Strait Of Hormuz Following Reports Of Gunfire

DUBAI, Apr 18: Two Indian vessels have had to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following reports of gunfire from Irans Revolutionary Guard,

More than 500 shops raided near schools in Hyderabad under Operation Safe School

Police Return 153 Recovered Mobile Phones in Bapatla

The SP said recovery rates had improved from around 30 per cent earlier to 65 per cent in March and efforts were underway to further enhance the

India violating international law, may face responsibility: UN expert Francesca Albanese on Gaza

In this interview, Muneef Khan discusses UN expert Francesca Albaneses remarks on Gaza, torture, thirdstate complicity, and Indias obligations un

Provide reservation benefits to Dalit Christians, SIBA urges Centre

Quack held for running illegal clinic in Chengalpattu

Congress Emerges as Key Opposition Force Against BJP in Bengal: Himachal CM

Mumbai, April 18: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu Singh Sukhu recently discussed the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026. He ex

Northern lights set to dazzle US skies as coronal hole blasts solar winds this weekend

A large hole in the Sun's atmosphere is expected to cause the Northern Lights to be visible across much of the northern United States this Friday

KAAPA detention for key accused in Thiruvalla gang rape case

Criticism of existing system should not be treated as condemnation: Justice Manmohan

Regarding the role of technology, he said it had always been a double-edged weapon

Workshop highlights need for empowered anti-trafficking units and coordinated efforts to combat human trafficking effectively

Interlinking of rivers remains key poll issue among voters in Polur

More than 90 per cent of residents in the constituency depend on agriculture; however, Cheyyar river, which is a lifeline for residents in the re

Separate case keeps ex-navy official Tiwary in Qatari jail; efforts on to free him: Sources

Former Indian Navy officer Purnendu Tiwary stays in Qatar. He was arrested with seven others for espionage in 2022. While others returned, Tiwary

Soldier Injured in Landmine Blast Near LOC; Old Mortar Shell Safely Neutralized in Poonch

Mumbai, April 18: In Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, two separate incidents occurred during security forces patrols near the Line of Control

IAS Pallavi Mishra Transferred To Punjab Cadre

DE Web Desk JAMMU, Apr 18: The Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India, has ordered the transfer of 2023 batch AGMUT cadre IAS of

Vijay Accuses DMK of Hindering TVKs Election Campaign

Chennai, April 18: Actor-turned-politician Vijay accused the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of obstructing his party, Tamilga Vettree Kaz

PM Modi to address the nation tonight | LIVE

The BJP-led government failed to secure the required two-thirds majority to pass the Constitution Amendment Bill; in the Lok Sabha voting, 298 me

Security guard found murdered inside defunct school premises near Ponneri

On the day of the incident, locals grew suspicious when the watchman, who usually steps out regularly, did not emerge for a long time

PD Act invoked against rowdy sheeter in Jagadgirigutta after repeated violent offences