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Foreign Institutional Investors Show Signs of Recovery in Indian Stock Market

New Delhi, April 18: The Indian stock market is witnessing early signs of recovery as the prolonged selling by foreign institutional investors (F

Iran Partially Reopens Airspace

Iran's Civil Aviation Authority informed that it has reopened its airspace to international flights crossing the eastern part of the country.

UN Chief Appeals for a Future Governed by International Law

The Hague, April 18: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the international community to choose a future governed by t

GHMC takes up footpath clearance drive

Upload orders, verdicts on the day they are passed: Bombay HC directs judges in Maharashtra, Goa

The move is expected to streamline the judicial process and provide litigants with immediate access to court rulings, reducing the lag between th

RAS 2024 Result Out: Jaipur Candidates Shine in Top 20

Jaipur, April 18 (Udaipur Kiran): The result of the RAS Exam 2024 has been declared, bringing cheer across Rajasthan. This year, three candidates

Civil Securities case: U.S. SEC, Adanis jointly seek extension; propose revised schedule

The SEC had sued Adani Group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar, in November 2024, alleging they had misled investors by failing to discl

Dearness Allowance Raised By 2% For Central Government Employees

2 Per Cent Hike In Dearness Allowance DA Approved For Government Staff, Effective January 1

Weapons seized in central Kolkata, one detained ahead of West Bengal polls

Acting on suspicion, STF sleuths intercepted the man, carrying a bag, near a bus stand and recovered six single-shot firearms and 14 cartridges f

Govt Approves 2% Dearness Allowance Hike For Central Govt Employees, Pensioners

NEW DELHI, Apr 18: The Centre has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) by two per cent for all government employees. This has been effective as

Quote of the Day by Liam Hemsworth: If you're truly passionate about something you'll make it happen, if I lose the passion I'll

Quote of the Day: Liam Hemsworth emphasizes that genuine passion is the key to achieving goals, fueling persistence and effort. He believes that

Postpone delimitation of constituencies for another 25 years: MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed joy as the opposition successfully blocked the delimitation bill in Parliament. He credited the IN

Not a Win, But a Black Day for Democracy: Ramchander Rao

Rao termed Priyanka Gandhi's statement disgusting and said that, despite being a woman parliamentarian, she has taken a position that prevents co

Womens Reservation in Parliament and Assemblies is a Priority: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, April 18: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju held a press conference on Saturday, announcing the official conclusion of the P

Strait of Hormuz closed again over US blockade, says Iran military command

Iran's military command has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy shipping channel, citing a US blockade. This move follo

RCB vs DC pitch report & Bengaluru weather today: Rain forecast and M. Chinnaswamy stadium update

RCB vs DC IPL 2026 match at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: The 26th match of IPL 2026 features Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosting Delhi

Watch: Why Dhurandhar - The Revenge Falls Apart | Frequently Made Mistakes Ep 20

Last week, I spoke about why every film needs a thread however invisible to guide the audience through the story. This week, we take that idea

J&K | Fire Breaks Out In Commercial Building Near Lal Chowk, 19 Gas Cylinders Recovered

SRINAGAR, Apr 18: A fire broke out in a five-storey commercial building near the Lal Chowk city centre here on Saturday, but was doused before it

'Godman' Kharat's close aide, wife die in car crash; Oppn leaders raise suspicion over incident

Opposition leaders, meanwhile, dubbed the incident unbelievable and wondered if it was orchestrated to ensure suppression of facts in the probe a

Priyanka Gandhi Critiques Governments Handling of Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 18: The 131st amendment bill concerning womens reservation failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. In response, All India Congress Comm

Celebrating Mukesh Rishi: The Iconic Villain of Indian Cinema Turns 70

New Delhi, April 18: Renowned Indian actor Mukesh Rishi will celebrate his 70th birthday on April 19. Born on April 19, 1956, in a small village

Mysore University School of Engineering delivers first batch of graduates; AI and quantum computing will shape future workforce, says Sudhanva Dhananjaya of Excelsoft

144 students pass out from the Mysore University School of Engineering (MUSE) at its first graduation day

Govt Approves 2% DA Hike for Central Employees

New Delhi, April 18, 2026 (Daily Kiran): The Central Government has approved a 2 percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees, t

Property Of Drug Peddler Demolished In Jammu

Jammu, Apr 18: The local administration has demolished the residential property of a drug peddler in Jammu amid heavy security arrangements as pa

Price Rise, West Asia Conflict Cast Shadow on Akshaya Tritiya Gold Sales in Hyderabad

Instead of purchasing gold necklaces and other ornaments, a majority of them were evincing interest towards lightweight ornaments especially ring

Ex-BRS MLAs Son Surrenders in 2022 Jubilee Hills Hit-and-Run Case

The Jubilee Hills police had earlier gathered evidence of Raheels role in the incident.

Illusion of control crumbling: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee targets NDA after bill defeat

LG Manoj Sinha Joined Padyatra In Rajouri Under Drug-Free J&K Campaign

Rajouri, Apr 18: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today joined Padyatra and addressed a public rally in Rajouri under Drug-Free J&K campaign.

Chaos over student polls at DU's Gargi womens College amid allegations of misconduct, intimidation

According to SFI, the situation escalated after Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president Aryan Mann arrived at the college, following wh

8th Pay Commission: Salary Hike May Be 1314% at Lower End

New Delhi, April 18, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Fresh updates around the 8th Pay Commission suggest that central government employees may see a salary h

Manipur erupts after blast kills children, protests turn violent in Imphal West

RBI Denies New Rules for Exchanging Old Currency Notes, PIB Fact Check Confirms

New Delhi, April 18: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has dismissed claims circulating on social media regarding new rules from the Reserve Ban

Mock Drill Conducted at Ayodhya Airport to Counter Terror Threats

Lucknow, April 18: A high-intensity counter-terrorism mock exercise was conducted at Ayodhya Airport on Saturday to assess the preparedness of se

Pakistan Army chief Munir concludes three-day Iran visit

Syed Asim Munir, who was heading a high-level delegation to Iran, landed in Tehran on April 15, becoming the first foreign military leader to vis

DA Hike Delayed, Govt Employees Await Decision

New Delhi, April 18, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Central government employees are still awaiting clarity on the Dearness Allowance (DA) hike, with no off

'Want to see Strait of Hormuz opened; no privatisation, no tolls': Australian PM Anthony Albanese

In a post on X, following his participation in a virtual Leaders' Summit on the Strait of Hormuz co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron an

30-year-old dies after being attacked by Indian gaur near Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru

This is the third death in an attack by an Indian gaur in Chikkamagaluru district since February 2025

Akshay Kumar Proud of Son Choosing Fashion Over Films

Akshay mentioned that he avoids giving his son long lectures.

Do You Know About Cardiac Infections After Stent Surgery? What Patients Must Watch For

Cardiac infections after heart stent procedures are rare but serious, with mortality rates up to 40 percent and symptoms appearing days to weeks

'Cases involving religious conversion wouldn't be tolerated': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on Nashik TCS case

Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis on Saturday chaired a review meeting of the Home Department over the Nashik conversion case, saying that reli

Scholarships: April 18, 2026

Information on financial aid for students

'Opposition Made A Mistake, Will Pay Consequences': PM On Women's Quota Bill

Opposition must face the consequences and answer the women, sources have said, quoting PM Modi during a cabinet meeting.

Chiyaan 63: Vikram teams up with Anand Shankar and Sathya Jyothi Films

Vikrams Chiyaan 63 will have music from Santhosh Narayanan and cinematography by RD Rajasekar

Wo Bechara Rs 4500 Ki Naukri Kar Raha Hai: Akshay Kumar On Son Aarav

Akshay Kumar revealed that Aarav is focused on carving his own path in fashion and is currently working a modest job

Shreyas Iyer: Our Sole Aim is to Win the IPL Title

New Delhi, April 18: Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the captain of Punjab Kings for IPL 2025. Since his leadership, the team has shown a rema

Why well-being matters as much as degrees

Todays students appear to understand that education divorced from purpose and well-being is neither sustainable nor meaningful

Crayons Started Melting: Bengaluru Woman Highlights Rising Heat In City

Social Media user Geetha Shree Nagaraaj posted a video showing what she described as an unusual level of heat in the city.

Uttarakhand Board Class 10, 12 Results 2026 Likely In Last Week Of April, Check Details

Uttarakhand Board Results 2026 Soon: The UBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations for 2026 were conducted from February 21 to March 20, whil

Cabinet clears 2% DA hike as pay demands build ahead of 8th Pay Commission

Central government employees will see a 2% Dearness Allowance increase. This modest salary boost comes as employee unions push for significant pa

Scorpions India tour cancelled: Here's why German hard rock band cancelled shows in Shillong, other cities

German rock band Scorpions has cancelled their Coming Home India Tour due to unforeseen medical circumstances affecting band members. The shows i

Centre's conspiracy to change federal structure defeated; victory of Opposition unity, says Priyanka

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanded that the government implement the Women's Reservation Act of 2023 on the current strength of the L

Tamil Nadu Faces Record Electricity Demand Amid Scorching Heat

Chennai, April 18: Tamil Nadu is experiencing an unprecedented surge in electricity demand due to extreme heat, reaching a record high of 20,974

Japan Experiences 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake; PM Urges Citizens to Stay Alert

Tokyo, April 18: A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Nagano Prefecture at 1:20 PM local time on Saturday, according to the Japan Meteorolo

BJP, Opposition in war of words after Constitution Amendment Bill defeat

A Constitution Amendment Bill for women's reservation in legislatures from 2029 and Lok Sabha seat increase was defeated. The BJP accused the Con

Black Salt: A Little Goes a Long Way in Balancing Health

New Delhi, April 18: Black salt is a staple in Indian kitchens, renowned for enhancing the flavor of various dishes. Its unique taste doubles the

Rural summer camp Akkareya Angala launched for children in Mandya district of Karnataka

Mandya zilla panchayat Chief Executive Officer K. R. Nandini said the primary objective of the camp is to encourage reading, writing, creative ar

US Renews Russian Oil Waiver After Pressure From Countries

Waiver aims to stabilize energy prices for the countries dealing with Iran war price shocks amid West Asia tensions.

Ukraine strikes Baltic Sea port, Volga river industrial sites

Ukrainian drones targeted industrial cities along the Volga River and a Baltic Sea port near St. Petersburg. A fire was extinguished at the Vysot

Trump proposes, Iran disposes: Hormuz is now a battlefield of claims

Despite President Trump's optimistic claims of breakthroughs with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program, Tehran has forcefully rej

Understanding Your Sweet Cravings: A Sign of Body Imbalance

New Delhi, April 18: Sweet treats are a favorite for many, often leading to cravings for sugary snacks after meals. While many consider this a no

How Much Water Should You Drink Daily? Health Experts Weigh In

New Delhi, April 18: As temperatures rise, health experts emphasize the importance of adequate water intake. Many people remain confused about ho

Defeated delimitation bill in Parliament to defend idea of India: Cong leader Rahul Gandhi

Chennai, Apr 18: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the opposition parties defeated the delimitation bill in the Parliament on Friday

Andhra CM announces Rs 40,000 lease per acre under Amaravati phase II land pooling

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced a Rs 40,000 per acre annual lease for a decade to farmers participating in the second

Govts true intent is to alter constitutional framework, seize executive power: Kharge on womens quota, delimitation

New Delhi, April 18: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday alleged that the governments true intent is to alter the constitutional fr

Productivity Soars in Parliaments Budget Session with 109.87% Efficiency

New Delhi, April 18: The 270th session of the Rajya Sabha concluded on Saturday, marking the end of the Parliaments budget session. Throughout th

Congress Stands Firm on Womens Reservation Amid Political Controversy

New Delhi, April 18: Following the failure to pass the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has

Inside Bengalurus upgraded HAL Aerospace Museum

The upgraded HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum has been unveiled following extensive modernisation.

Over 64 Kg Heroin Recovered, 2 Held In Amritsar: Punjab Police

CHANDIGARH, Apr 18: Punjab Police on Saturday claimed to have busted a cross-border drug smuggling module in Amritsar with the arrest of two pers

How 50 Days Of The Iran War Led To The Loss Of $50 Billion Worth Of Oil

Gulf Arab producers lost 40% of crude output in March, impacting global supply.

Tamil Nadu election: Palaniswami accuses Sengottaiyan of being a DMK spy

Taking a dig at the former Minister in his home turf, from where he was elected eight times as an AIADMK candidate, Mr. Palaniswami alleged that

ATS Investigates Pakistani Links in Noida Labor Protests

Noida, April 18: The recent labor protests in Noida have taken a new turn as investigations reveal potential foreign connections, particularly li

Centres Conspiracy To Change Federal Structure Defeated; Victory Of Oppn Unity: Priyanka

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

'Give women their rights, right now': Priyanka Gandhi demands immediate implementation of 2023 Women's Reservation bill

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called for the immediate reintroduction of the 2023 Women's Reservation Bill. She labelled the failure of the Constitut

AIADMK 'eaten up' from inside by PM Modi, Amit Shah, now a hollow shell: Rahul Gandhi during poll rally

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections, Rahul Gandhi criticized the AIADMK-BJP alliance, calling the AIADMK a mere mask for the BJP. He stated that th

How to get refund from Bengaluru airport taxi driver for excess fare

Even if a passenger does not want to take up the issue with the cab driver at the time of payment of fare to avoid an argument, or if they were t

'India Shouldn't Be Cynical About Pak's Mediation': TCA Raghavan on US-Iran War

In an exclusive interaction with The Quint, ex-diplomat TCA Raghavan speaks about the future of the US-Iran war.

TTD Board Member Sends Legal Notice to Prakash Raj Over Ramayana Comments

Sent through legal counsel, the notice demands a public apology and alleges that Prakash Raj made statements offensive to Hindu beliefs and hurt

Kochi Corporation engineers report says Ro-Ro services viable if efficiently managed

Mayor had sought a report after councillors across both Opposition and Treasury benches criticised the manner in which the services, currently op

Iran Warns Trump: Hormuz Strait Could Be Closed Amid Naval Blockade

Tehran, April 18: Irans Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has issued a stern warning to U.S. President Donald Trump. He stated that T

Meta Plans Major Layoffs, Targeting 10% of Global Workforce Next Month

New Delhi, April 18: American tech giant Meta is preparing for significant layoffs next month, according to a report. The company may cut at leas

Not just the AC : 6 appliances spiking the summer electricity bill

Stop blaming just the AC! In the 2026 Indian summer, appliances like old refrigerators, geysers left on standby, and inefficient fans are the rea

Owaisi criticises Union govt for ignoring his proposed amendments to Delimitation Bill

Russia hits port, power facility in Ukraine overnight

Russian forces also targeted an energy facility in the Chernihiv region in Ukraines north, the regional power distribution operator said on Teleg

Indian Squash Player Veer Chotrani Exits Hamburg Open After Thrilling Quarter-Final Loss

Hamburg, April 18: Indian squash player Veer Chotrani faced a tough defeat on Friday at the PSA Bronze-level Hamburg Open. He was eliminated in t

Police Encounter with Wanted Criminal in Raebareli Leads to Arrest

New Delhi, April 18: In a late-night encounter in the Khapar Malang area of Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh, police engaged with a wanted crimi

AIADMK workers throw eggs at partymens car for canvassing votes for BJP candidate

They categorically stated that they would not allow anyone to enter their village to mobilise support for the BJPs Vasudevanallur constituency no

Mysuru-Belagavi Vishwamanava Express to get LHB coaches for more safety, comfort from April 26

The new coach composition will take effect from April 26 for departures from Mysuru, and April 27 from Belagavi

RSS Supports One Nation, One Election Reform in Exclusive Interview

Stanford, April 18: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has expressed its support for significant political reforms, including the One Nation,

High Court order for FIR against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case surprising, unwarranted: Gehlot

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court directed the filing of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi based on a petition filed by a BJP worker claimi

Opposition chose politics over progress, says Suresh Gopi on Constitution Amendment Bill defeat

In a post on Facebook, Union Minister says it was not just a Bill, but the aspirations of millions of Indian women that were defeated