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First batch of 431 Haj pilgrims leaves from J&K; CM sees them off at airport

Officials said all required arrangements for transportation, baggage handling and documentation have been put in place at the Haj House in Bemina

40,000 RTI appeals disposed of in a year: Karnataka information commissioner

Karnataka Information Commission (Kalaburagi bench) and the Kalaburagi district administration organise workshop on RTI Act for district, taluk a

J&K launches QR code-based identification system for all tourism stakeholders in Pahalgam

Move enables easy identification and verification of genuine and registered service providers, including pony-ride operators, hawkers, business e

Maharashtra heatwave alert: Temperatures in Vidarbha touch 45 degrees Celsius

According to the weather department, Nagpur and Wardha are likely to experience some of the highest temperatures, touching around 44 degrees Cels

Indian Government Approves 12,980 Crore Maritime Insurance Pool for Ship Security

New Delhi, April 18: In response to ongoing tensions in West Asia and global uncertainty, the Indian government has taken a significant step to s

US, Cuba Officials Meet in Havana Amid Diplomatic Push

It marked the first U.S. government flight to land in Cuba other than at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay since 2016.

Pakistan Struggles in the Fight Against Polio Amid Trust Issues

Islamabad, April 18: Pakistan is facing significant challenges in its battle against polio. A recent media report highlights a critical issue: a

Special Session of Bihar Assembly Scheduled for April 24, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary to Present Confidence Motion

Patna, April 18: For the first time, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formed a government in Bihar, with senior leader Samrat Chaudhary takin

Hyderabad receives light rain on April 18 afternoon, ahead of IPL match

The weather conditions are likely to be closely watched ahead of IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings at Uppal stadium

Kerala BDS student death: Orthodontics department staff at Kannur college resign en masse amid protests

Seven staff members from the department step down together, marking a significant development in the ongoing unrest on campus; the management is

Cabinet Clears 2 pc DA/DR Hike For Central Government Employees, Pensioners

This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission

Farmers question 800 per tonne gap in sugarcane pricing between north and south Karnataka

They want uniform sugarcane pricing policy across Karnataka

Merchant vessels report gunfire as they attempt to cross Hormuz, shipping sources say

Things are getting tense in the Strait of Hormuz! Shipping sources are reporting that merchant vessels have come under fire as they tried to navi

War of Words Erupts Between BJP, Opposition Over Constitution Amendment Bill Defeat

The Opposition accused the government of delaying implementation by linking it with delimitation and using it to serve its political interests.

Crocodile captured after two-hour operation in Meerut, released into Ganga

The reptile, weighing around 150 kg and measuring 2.25 metres, was found hiding in bushes and was safely captured by the Hastinapur forest team.

Bihars Deputy Chief Ministers Granted Z-Category Security

Patna, April 18: Following the formation of a new government in Bihar, Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav wil

Soldier Injured In Landmine Blast Near LoC In Poonch; Rusted Shell Defused

MENDHAR/JAMMU, Apr 18: An army soldier was injured in a landmine explosion, while a rusted shell was safely defused in a forward village near the

Gems & Jewellery Exports Down 40 Pc In A Decade

Experts believes the sector has bottomed out and is poised for a rebound.

LG Saxena Chairs High-Level Meeting To Review Preparedness For Holy Exposition Of Sacred Buddha Relics In Ladakh

Leh, Apr 18: The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today chaired a high-level meeting to review preparati

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan to deliver convocation address at Central University of Karnataka on April 22

The convocation will be presided over by Vice-Chancellor Professor Battu Satyanarayana

French film star Nathalie Baye dead at 77, says family

Nathalie Baye, a stalwart of French cinema, starred in some 80 films and took home the best actress Cesar Frances equivalent of the Oscars four

DA hike: Cabinet approves 2% increase in dearness allowance for Central govt employees

Chief Justice lays foundation stone for High Court Judges guest houses in Visakhapatnam

The project is situated across a five-acre expanse behind ISKCON temple in the Endada area (Visakhapatnam north), an elevated location offering a

Former Delhi CM Atishis Father Passes Away, Last Rites Attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, April 18: Vijay Singh, the father of former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, passed away on Friday. His last rites were conducted on Satur

Cops Get Comprehensive Training In VIP Security In J&Ks Doda

JAMMU, Apr 18: Police personnel in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district underwent specialised training in VIP security to enhance their professional

Iran Reimposes Strait of Hormuz Curbs, Blames US for Deal Breach

A data firm, Kpler, said movement through the strait remained confined to corridors requiring Irans approval.

PBKS Aims to Maintain Winning Streak Against LSG in IPL 2026 Clash

Chandigarh, April 18: The 29th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will take place at the PCA New Cricket Stadium on Sunday, featuring

BJP Used Women's Quota As Mask To Raise Seats: Revanth Reddy

While addressing a press conference, Revanth Reddy said, We are thankful to all of you for helping to defeat the bill that was raised to destroy

Womens Participation is Essential for Democracy: Neeraj Kumar

Patna, April 18: Neeraj Kumar, spokesperson for the Janata Dal (United), criticized opposition parties for the failure to pass the Womens Reserva

Indian Cabinet Approves Extension of PMGSY-III with New Budget of 83,977 Crore

New Delhi, April 18: The Indian Cabinet has approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III) until March 2028. This dec

Union Cabinet approves 2% increase in Dearness Allowance

This increase is based on the recommendation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission

Kerala urges caution over contaminated ice as temperatures soar, steps up food safety checks

Kerala Health Minister says that in view of rising temperatures, Food Safety department has intensified special inspections focusing on drinking

First defeat in 12 years: Stalin takes dig at PM Modi after women's reservation bill collapse

Paripadi: Actor-director Joju George announces his second directorial venture

The film, produced by Venu Kunnampilly, will have music by Tamil composer Yuvan Shankar Raja

AMFI spent nearly 90% of investor awareness fund on digital media campaign

AMFI is registered as a Section 8 company or a non-profit organisation with the MCA, and it is mandated that they file their annual returns

CII Urges Government to Address Key Issues Hindering Indias Manufacturing Hub Aspirations

New Delhi, April 18: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has highlighted the urgent need for significant reforms in industrial land manage

ISRO Chief Narayanan Says G20 Satellite Launch Planned for 2027

Narayanan said ISRO is working towards sending a human to the moon by 2040.

PM Modi is controlled by Donald Trump, wants to do the same in TN: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi is controlled by US President Donald Trump, citing the India-US deal as evidence of selling out

Inside Big Tech Hiring: Recruiter Who Conducted Over 200 Interviews Reveals Why Applicants Are Rejected

A tech insider reveals Big Tech hiring often hinges on interviewer vibes in debriefs, not just performance.

IPL 2026 RCB vs DC: Why Royal Challengers Bengaluru are wearing green jerseys today at M. Chinnaswamy

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are wearing their green jerseys for their sustainability initiative. This tradition promotes environmental awareness.

Chief Minister N. Chandra Babu Naidu launches a national-level campaign against Opposition for defeating Constitution Amendment Bill

The Opposition parties defeated the bill citing adverse impact on small States, South and North Eastern States despite promise by Narendra Modi f

Govt approves Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with sovereign guarantee of 12,980 crore

The pool would cover all maritime risks like Hull and Machinery, Cargo, Protection and Indemnity and War risk

Telangana Transport Minister raises concerns over rise in fatal road accidents

DMK Leader Regupati S. Celebrates Victory as Womens Reservation Bill Fails to Pass

Pudukkottai, April 18: DMK leader Regupati S. has hailed the failure of the Womens Reservation Bill, linked to the 131st constitutional amendment

Central Government Employees to Receive 2% Hike in Dearness Allowance

New Delhi, April 18: In a significant development, the Central Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a 2% increase in the De

Two child marriages averted in Koppal

District Child Protection Officer Sindhu Angadi urged people to prioritise education and well-being of children

ICICI Bank Q4 net profit up 9 pc at Rs 14,755 cr, provisions decline sharply

MUMBAI, Apr 18: ICICI Banks consolidated net profit increased by 9.28 per cent to Rs 14,755 crore in the March quarter, according to an exchange

Ola Electric announces Ola Sona weekend with benefits worth up to Rs 50,000 for Akshaya Tritiya

NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Ola Electric on Saturday announced Ola Sona Weekend to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, offering customer

Cabinet approves creation of Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore: I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Cabinet approves creation of Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore: I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw The post

Bengaluru Power Bills To Rise As Supply Company Gets Nod To Recover Deficit

Electricity consumers in Bengaluru are set to face a moderate increase in power bills after the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC

Smriti Irani Criticizes Congress for Neglecting Womens Rights

New Delhi, April 18: Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including former Union Ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Smriti Irani, held a p

Iran Partially Reopens Airspace for International Flights

Tehran, April 18: Iran has partially reopened its airspace for international flights passing through its eastern region. The announcement came fr

J&K Govt Takes Over Management Of 58 Schools Linked to Proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami

The decision follows recent intelligence inputs that identified these institutions as having organisational or operational links with JeI or FAT.

Four Terror Suspects Held; IED Seized; Planning Attack Using Toy Car

NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Delhi Police has arrested four radicalised men from Maharashtra, Odisha and Bihar who allegedly planned terror activities, car

BECIL and CDAC Forge Key Agreement to Boost AI, 5G, and Cloud Technologies

New Delhi, April 18: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Saturday that the government-owned company Broadcast Engineering C

Indian Womens Hockey Team Makes Strong Comeback, Ends Series Against Argentina 2-2

Buenos Aires, April 18: The Indian womens hockey team concluded their four-match tour against Argentina with a 2-2 draw. After a challenging star

UFO Scientists Are Vanishing And Washington Is Finally Asking Questions

American lawmakers are pressing for a full federal investigation after eleven scientists with links to classified defence and UFO research have d

Silicon Beach Program launches Base Camp platform for companies to set up nano-GCCs, satellite offices in coastal Karnataka

Base Camp will be the single point co-ordination platform for companies to set up nano-Global Capacity Centres (GCCs), satellite offices in coast

Tribal man dies after consuming arishtam in Keralas Wayanad; probe launched

Hospital authorities reportedly indicated that excessive alcohol consumption, along with the intake of arishtam, might have caused complications

JAC Class 12 Result 2026 Date: Check expected release timeline at jac.jharkhand.gov.in, official websites, past trends and steps to download scorecard

The Jharkhand Academic Council is expected to release the JAC Class 12 Result 2026 soon, following the completion of exams in February. Students

Smriti Mandhana breaks Rohit Sharmas record to become Indias leading run-scorer in T20Is

In men's T20Is, the record belongs to Pakistan's Babar Azam, with 4,596 runs from 136 innings

BPCL Announces Massive Recruitment for 250 Positions Starting Today

New Delhi, April 18: A golden opportunity has emerged for job seekers waiting for vacancies at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The c

Watch: The Hindu Editorial: On the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026

The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 failed to pass after falling short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 votes in favour an

Kiren Rijiju calls womens reservation bill defeat a big blow to the country

We have the majority, but we didn`t get the two-thirds majority required for the Constitution Amendment, so this bill couldn`t be passed, he said

Cabinet meeting key decisions: Maritime insurance pool, DA hike for 1.18 crore government staff, new rail corridor among others

The Union Cabinet has approved significant decisions impacting infrastructure and social security. A new Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool will boos

'All Scripted': Shakti Mohan On 'Uncomfortable Kiss' With Raghav On Dance Plus

Shakti Mohan revealed how the much-talked-about romantic angle was actually scripted

Former MLAs son Raheel Aamir gets conditional bail in Jubilee Hills hit-and-run case

Pak Army chief Munir concludes three-day Iran visit

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18: Pakistans Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has concluded his three-day visit to Iran as part of Islamabad

Meeting of Group of Ministers to Address West Asia Crisis, Chaired by Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, April 18: The government will convene a meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) today to discuss the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Sche

IPL 2026: DC Wins Toss and Opts to Bowl First Against RCB

Bengaluru, April 18: The 26th match of IPL 2026 is underway at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, featuring the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the De

Sri Lanka sees drop in tourist arrivals in March due to West Asia war

COLOMBO, Apr 18: Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka fell significantly in March due to the war in West Asia, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authori

Redmi K Pad 2 Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch Event

Mumbai, April 18: The Redmi K Pad 2 is set to be unveiled by Xiaomi at its launch event on April 21. While the company has teased the tablets des

Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt hold 3rd consultative meeting in Antalya

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18: Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt have discussed ways to enhance cooperation in key areas of mut

PCOD To Fibroids: Increased Prevalence Of Reproductive Disorders In Women

Though being separate gynaecological conditions, PCOD and fibroids feature similar mechanisms of interaction and metabolism of estrogens.

Pakistans T20 Captain Salman Ali Agha Considers Break for ODI World Cup Preparation

New Delhi, April 18: Pakistans T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, is contemplating a break from the T20 format to focus on preparations for the upcomi

Shubman Gill Takes the Lead in IPL 2026 Orange Cap Race with 251 Runs

Ahmedabad, April 18: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has surged to the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard in IPL 2026. Following a match-winni

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals opt to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Both the teams are playing an unchanged XI

Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal

The deal struck in August anchors Japans push away from its postwar pacifism to forge security ties beyond its alliance with the U.S. to counter

TVK not relying merely on road campaigns; massive peoples movement under way: Vijay

Though the responsibility for giving permission for poll campaigns rests with the ECI, the DMK government continues to exert pressure on the TVK

Pixel Glow: Pixel 11 Series May Feature Innovative RGB Notification Lights

Mumbai, April 18: Google appears to be developing an intriguing hardware enhancement for the Pixel 11 series. A new feature identified in Android

BigMe Unveils HiBreak Dual: A Unique Smartphone with E-Ink and LCD Displays

Mumbai, April 18: BigMe, a brand from China known for its innovative color E-Ink screen products, has launched a new smartphone called the HiBrea

Kerala Assembly elections: Unions allege about 750 polling officials in Ernakulam denied right to vote

Unions claim postal ballots were not ready when many of the polling officials reached their designated voter facilitation centres

Discovering the Mystique of Maa Barahi Temple: A Unique Pilgrimage Experience

New Delhi, April 18: Across India, there are 51 Shakti Peeth temples dedicated to Maa Sati, each with its own significance and mythological histo

The Bitter Benefits of Neem: A Natural Shield for Liver Health

New Delhi, April 18: In todays fast-paced and irregular lifestyle, liver health faces significant threats. Unhealthy fried foods, erratic eating

First Batch Of 431 Haj Pilgrims Leaves From J&K; CM Omar Sees Them Off At Airport

SRINAGAR, Apr 18: The first batch of 431 Haj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir left for Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah saw

IPL Live DC Vs RCB: Delhi Capitals Elect to Bowl

Bannerghatta Zoo Welcomes 4 Cheetahs; Jaguars, Pumas To Follow

The new attractions at Bannerghatta Zoo of Bengaluru are two male and two female cheetahs translocated from various zoos in South Africa.

Telangana CM seeks greenfield steel plant in Bayyaram, EV battery manufacturing hub in Hyderabad

Rahul Gandhi Vows to Protect Tamil Language and Culture from BJP-RSS Influence

Tiruvallur, April 18: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is campaigning in Tamil Nadu for the upcoming assembly elections. While addressing a rally in

Rajasthan Administrative Service Results Announced: Dinesh Bishnoi Tops the Exam

Jaipur, April 18: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the final results for the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) re