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BJP using women as shield for electoral ambitions: DMKs Kanimozhi in Lok Sabha

She hit back over PM Modis kaala teeka remark, saying that black is colour of goddess Kali

Kerala elections: Kozhikode DCC general secretary Nijesh Aravind quits, cites sidelining in party

Nijesh Aravind submits resignation to KPCC claiming he was deliberately excluded from poll campaign responsibilities

Delimitation: T.N. BJP chief Nainar Nagendran defends exercise, targets DMK

He [M.K. Stalin] opposes everything and has focused only on family interests, Mr. Nagenthran said

Meet the man from Kozhikode who grew a bamboo forest

How Damodaran Mukkam, a former landscaper, planted a bamboo forest on the banks of the Iruvazhanji river

Humerus: Old vs. new

How can Govt. move amendments to womens quota law before notifying principal Act: Opposition in Lok Sabha

An official has earlier explained that bringing the law into force was essential as its proposed amendment will not have come into effect without

Pakistan starts preparing for next round of U.S.-Iran talks: officials

The U.S. and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan over the weekend aimed at ending their conflict, but the talks ended early Sunday (April 12,

Minor girl found dead in Madanapalle; police investigate circumstances, abetment

A 17-year-old girl found dead in Madanapalle town of Annamayya district; police probe abetment

U.S. cloud dominance a risk to European security: Report

National security systems in 23 of the 28 countries studied seem to rely on US tech, researchers found after looking at EU member states and Brit

The origin stories of SPAM

The months of April and May could well be celebrated as the birth months of spam those notoriously undesired messages that clog our information

Former Meta contractor Sama to lay off more than 1,000 workers in Kenya

More than 1,000 workers in Kenya are facing layoffs after Meta ended its contract with the company Sama

Income Tax searches on premises linked to aides of Senthilbalaji in Karur

There searches are said to be a result of intelligence reports that gifts, meant for distribution to voters, were stored in these places

Thousands hit streets in Imphal in torch rally over childrens killing, clash with forces

Thousands carrying torches began the rally around 7 p.m. on Thursday (April 16, 2026) at Singjamei, demanding the immediate arrest of those respo

Income Tax raids rock poll bound West Bengal

The raids triggered not only sharp political reactions from the Trinamool Congress but party workers gathered near the sites where the raids were

NGT seeks pre-1950 maps of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar from Telangana govt

Modi, Kharge Congratulate Harivansh On Being Elected As Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Harivansh on being elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for the third t

Karnataka Govt To Strictly Implement The Paid Menstrual Leave Policy

Karnataka govt will strictly implement the paid menstrual leave policy--equivalent to one day per month, or 12 days per year--across all sectors

Filmnagar: School Helper Arrested for Beating Class VI Student Over Extra Egg

The father said he lodged the complaint seeking strict action against the school helper.

What is the point of discussion after notification: DMK MP Kanimozhi on Womens Reservation Bill

Indian Railways to run Narsapur-Tirupati-Narsapur weekly express train from April 27

Narsapur-Tirupati-Narsapur weekly express approved by Railways; service to begin from April 27

Votes godigitalat city college

A two-member team fromAgurchandManmullJain College inMeenambakkamhas designed an electronic voting machine to make elections to the student counc

Myanmar frees more than 4,500 prisoners in traditional new year amnesty

The amnesty comes a week after Min Aung Hlaing was sworn into office following an election that critics say was neither free nor fair and was orc

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Faces Eerie Silence on OTT, Signals Deeper Rejection

The actor commands a massive and loyal fan base, and his films typically dominate online discoursewhether praised or criticized.

Digital Healthcare Platforms Gain Visibility as Cost-Focused Care and Funding Drive Indias E-Pharmacy Sector

The sectors growth is also being reflected in external recognition and digital traction metrics

Opinion: Opinion | Who Wanted Amir Hamza Dead? Inside Lashkar's 'Succession War' And India's Headache

There is a churn within Lashkar for the top spot, in what is, after all, an extremely wealthy organisation. That may well lead to new terrorists

Kashmir Records Light Rainfall Amid Continued Wet Weather Forecast Till Sunday

SRINAGAR, Apr 17: Amid forecast of intermittent spells of light rain and thundershowers at many places till Sunday, Kashmir witnessed light rainf

Telangana MPs Protest against Tejasvis Remarks in Lok Sabha

The Opposition MPs demanded that Tejasvi Surya apologise for his remarks in the Lok Sabha on Thursday

From 82 kg to 60 kg: How protein and water helped this mom lose 22 kgs without giving up her favourite foods or mithai

Noopur Kalra shared her realistic and sustainable weight loss journey, revealing how she went from 82 kg to 60 kg without crash dieting or extrem

Gautam Adani Overtakes Mukesh Ambani As Asia's Richest, Check Full List

While Adani Group's businesses include infra, energy & logistics. The Reliance Industries -- led by Ambani -- is strong in energy, telecom and re

Shashi Tharoor's Demonetisation Reminder To Government Over Delimitation

High-ranking Pak terrorist shot once again: Here's a list of India's 'most-wanted' targets hit by 'unkown gunmen'

Amir Hamza shot: Over the past three years, several high-profile terrorists designated as most-wanted by India from groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (

Race to the Moon: Power, politics and the new space order

A new space race is unfolding as the United States and China compete for lunar dominance. Both nations are pushing for crewed Moon landings, with

'From Guna to Bharat': MP youth who once earned Rs 5 per piece now brings internet to places Airtel, Jio havent reached

What began as a child earning Rs 5 per piece in a small town has grown into a business that delivers internet to some of Indias hardest-to-reach

Weaker rupee pushes India to 6th spot in IMF rankings

India has slipped to the sixth largest economy in dollar terms in 2025, according to latest estimates from the International Monetary Fund. The f

Illegal sand mining has created environmental crisis in National Chambal Sanctuary: SC

SC Slams the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh for their utter failure in dealing with the issue of illegal mining.

Macron, Starmer hold international summit on reopening Strait of Hormuz

The US is not part of the planning for what has been branded the Strait of Hormuz Maritime Freedom of Navigation Initiative

US' Fourth Chess Move: Drone Over Cuba That's Really Watching China

From Venezuela to Hormuz to Malacca, the US has made three moves to strangle China's oil. Now a $240M drone over Cuba signals move four and Trum

MK Stalin's Son-In-Law Steps Into Spotlight As DMK Sharpens Poll Strategy

The stakes are particularly high for the Dravidian party, which is aiming for a rare second consecutive term - something even MK Stalin's father,

Harivansh Elected Deputy Chairman Of Rajya Sabha Unopposed For Third Term

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated Harivansh on his election.

Colon Cancer Deaths Among Younger Adults Are Higher In Those With Less Education: Study

The researchers found that over the last 30 years, the rise in colorectal cancer deaths in young adults occurred almost entirely among people wit

JEE Main Session 2 Result To Be Out On April 20, Category-Wise Expected Cut-Off Here

JEE Main Result 2026: JEE Main session 2 result will be announced on April 20, 2026 for more than 11 lakh students. Check the expected cut-off he

Bharti Airtel Recommends Customers Choose Fiber Over AirFiber

Mumbai, April 17: Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in India, operates one of the largest AirFiber services in the country. With

Hansika Motwani Reflects on Her Career Milestones and Early Beginnings

Mumbai, April 17: Actress Hansika Motwani has established herself through hard work. Starting her career as a child artist, she has spent signifi

Dairy Farm Owner Drugged, Robbed of Rs 10 Lakh in Kandukur

Kandukur Station House Officer Venkateshwarlu said two teams had been formed to trace the gang.

Major Breakthrough in Rohit Shetty Shooting Case: 15th Accused Arrested in Agra

Mumbai, April 17: In a significant development in the high-profile Rohit Shetty shooting case, the Mumbai Crime Branch has made another crucial a

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to visit Sri Lanka on April 19 and 20

Colombo-based political sources told The Hindu that the visiting Indian Vice President is also scheduled to meet opposition politicians, includin

Sri Lanka among worst impacted countries in Asia-Pacific due to West Asia conflict: UN report

Sri Lanka is highly exposed, as 80.2% of migrant-worker departures from the island nation in 2025 were to the West Asia

Amit Vikram Pandey Praises Ravi Kishan: Words Fall Short to Describe Him

Mumbai, April 17: Actor Amit Vikram Pandey recently appeared in the web series Maamla Legal-2, where he played a lawyer at the Patparganj Distric

UP Board Results 2026 Expected Soon: Key Dates and Details

Prayagraj, April 17: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad is anticipated to announce the Class 10 and Class 12 results for 2026 shortly,

Discontent Among Muslim Leaders in Karnataka Over Congress Candidate Selection

Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka Assembly seat in Davanagere has become a point of contention following the passing of senior Congress leader S

India Has a New TV Ratings Policy. But With More Players Comes Greater Control

The new policy is a free-for-all scenario that allows OTT and DTH platforms to publish their own viewership data.

SP MP Questions Timing of Womens Reservation Bill Amidst Increasing Lok Sabha Seats

New Delhi, April 17: During the discussion on the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and the constitutional amendment bill related to d

Kangana Ranaut Backs Deepika Padukones Work Norms

Kangana revealed that both actresses had once pushed back against long working hours on set. We were asked to work for 12 hours.

Bihar politics: Former CM Nitish Kumar plans to groom his son Nishant before giving him big responsibility

Not allowing Nishant Kumar to be a part of Chief Minister Samrat Choudharys Cabinet is the larger political plan of former Chief Minister Nitish

Parliament Discusses Womens Reservation Bill Late Into the Night

New Delhi, April 17: Late into the night, the Parliament engaged in discussions regarding three significant bills related to womens reservation,

ED raids against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora, others

The ED teams were provided security by personnel from a central paramilitary force

Punjab Kings Dominate IPL 2026, Claim Top Spot with Thrilling Victory Over Mumbai Indians

New Delhi, April 17: The Punjab Kings continue to showcase their dominance in IPL 2026. On Thursday, they secured a stunning victory against the

Illegal sand mining has created environmental crisis in National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary: SC

The Supreme Court has declared rampant illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary an environmental crisis. The court criticize

AEE Given Incharge Charge As Executive Engineer, Posted To JKPDC

JAMMU, Apr 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the placement of Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Smt. Nayeema Firdous as Inc

Allu Arjun Moves Delhi HC to Safeguard Personality Rights

Bollywood star Salman Khan has filed a comparable suit, reinforcing the trend.

Ruby Lal interview: History is part of a thinking civilisation

Historian-authors Ruby Lal and Ira Mukhoty in an exclusive conversation on the tiger-hunting Nur Jahan

Iran War Energy Shock Drives Nuclear Power Plans in Hard-Hit Asia, Africa

Asia, where most of the Middle Eastern oil and natural gas was headed, was hit first and hardest by disruptions to shipping routes carrying those

Video | He Is Laughing: Priyanka Gandhi's Chanakya Swipe At Amit Shah

The Chankaya comment drew a smile from the Home Minister, who did not appear to take offense.

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push

Software and data-driven services have become central in the automotive companies long-term strategies

UK Man Sets World Record With 63 Tattoos On His Body Featuring Marvel Characters

His passion for Marvel-themed tattoos deepened in 2016 when he got a tattoo of the supervillain Thanos on his thigh.

I am There To Support And Challenge Players, Not Control Them : Ricky Ponting

Punjab Kings Head Coach Ricky Ponting outlined his responsiblities and challenges

Use Of Common Irritable Bowel Syndrome Medications Like Loperamide, Diphenoxylate Linked To Higher Death Risks

A large new study links common IBS drugs like loperamide and diphenoxylate to a higher risk of death. Experts say the risk is small but raises co

Ultraviolet Ray Levels Surge Across Kerala, Orange Alert Issued In 6 Districts

Thiruvananthapuram April 16 (IANS) Ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels have risen sharply across Kerala, prompting the Kerala State Disaster Manage

Earth Day 2026: A few initiatives from Thiruvananthapuram doing their bit for the environment

Ahead of Earth Day, which falls on April 22, know a few people who have made a difference through community engagement and sustainability-focusse

Chhattisgarh Government Announces Early Summer Vacation Due To Heatwave

Chhattisgarh Summer Vacation: On April 16, Rajnandgaon recorded the highest maximum temperature at 43 degrees Celsius.

Health Information Delivered As A Video Game Can Bridge The Communication Gap Between Patients And Providers

By working together with public health experts and health care providers, game designers can help fit gaming into the industry and culture of hea

CBSEs new curriculum: Bridging policy, skills, and future-oriented learning

FSSAI asks States, UTs to intensify crackdown on using calcium carbide to ripen fruits

The inspections would also be carried out at storage facilities, wholesalers, and distributors, particularly where seasonal fruits are stored usi

BPSC 71st Mains admit card 2026 released: How to download from bpsc.bih.nic.in? Check direct link, exam date and more

BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card 2026: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the admit card for the 71st Combined Competitive Examina

Housing for roadside dwellers and traffic solutions are top priorities for Harbour constituency: Minister Sekarbabu

Minister P.K. Sekarbabu says 3,000 multi-storey housing units are planned to be built and a multi-level car parking facility being constructed at

'Deplorable actions': India at UN condemns targeting of ships in Hormuz amid West Asia conflict

Peace Possible, But Iran An Obstacle: Israel On Ceasefire With Lebanon

Responding to allegations that Israel is attempting to create a buffer zone inside Lebanon, Haskel dismissed such claims as propaganda driven by

Asia is vulnerable to an energy shock if West Asia conflict continues, warns IMF

Asia could face a sharp energy shock if the US-Israel- Iran war escalates, the IMF has warned.

Canada's T20 World Cup Match Vs NZ Under ICC ACU Scrutiny: Report

Cricket Canada has come under scrutiny from the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) following allegations of corruption.

ED Raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Aroras Home in Money Laundering Investigation

Chandigarh, April 17: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Friday. Earl

SC Braga Triumphs Over Real Betis to Secure Europa League Semifinal Spot

Seville, April 17: In a thrilling second leg of the Europa League quarterfinals, SC Braga staged a remarkable comeback, defeating Real Betis 4-2

Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Seizures Exceed 800 Crores, Nearly Double from 2021

Chennai, April 17: The ongoing election atmosphere in Tamil Nadu has seen the seizure of approximately 800 crores worth of cash, valuables, and i

Harivansh elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha unopposed

Mr. Harivanshs return to the post, marks the first time a nominated member holds the office of Deputy Chairman

Four of a family hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Keralas Kozhikode

According to hospital sources, the four developed symptoms of food poisoning after consuming spinach curry kept in the refrigerator

Towards restoring hearing without invasive procedures

Raman and Lakshmanan, Founders of Backyard Creators, on their domain

TN has got fair, good deal: G. K. Vasan on delimitation

Voter Awareness Walkathon Celebrated in Darjeeling

Kolkata, April 17: A vibrant celebration of democracy unfolded in Darjeeling, West Bengal, on Friday morning. Under the Election Commissions SVEE

Israeli-Lebanon Ceasefire Boosts Indian Stock Market, Sensex and Nifty Show Mild Gains

Mumbai, April 17: The domestic stock markets opened flat on Friday but soon experienced a slight uptick. Relief in global oil prices and U.S. Pre

Understanding Why Children Feel Overwhelmed by Studies

New Delhi, April 17: In todays world, one of the biggest challenges for parents is educating their children. Teaching young kids requires immense

EU in talks with Anthropic over risks of AI model Mythos

Anthropic's announcement has encountered a mix of alarm and scepticism, with some pointing out the firm, one of several contenders in a fierce ar