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Karnataka BJP Accuses Congress of Fear Over Womens Reservation Bill

Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stated on Friday that Congress leaders are raising unnecessary objections regardi

Two Arrested for Computer Parts Theft in East Delhi

New Delhi, April 17: In a successful operation, police in East Delhi arrested two suspects involved in a theft case on Friday. The Patparganj Ind

BJP Leader Rohan Gupta Criticizes Oppositions Confusion Over Womens Reservation Bill

Ahmedabad, April 17: Political rhetoric surrounding the delimitation process in the country is intensifying. Opposition parties have accused the

D.K. Shivakumar Addresses Action Against Minority Leaders in Karnataka

Bengaluru, April 17: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated on Friday that the recent actions taken against two minority leaders

Delhi High Court Restrains Law Prep Tutorial From Using CLAT 2026 AIR-1 Identity; Orders Takedown of Defamatory Content Against LegalEdge

Bennett University Opens Admissions for Online MBA Programme Focused on Flexible, Future-Ready Learning

CID Files Charges Against Mastermind in Jharkhands 116 Crore Scam

Ranchi, April 17: The CID has taken significant action in the notorious Jharkhand Energy Scam, known as the JETDCL scandal. The agency has filed

Kiren Rijiju vs Rahul Gandhi over caste-based reservation

Mr X movie review: Arya-Gautham Karthiks promising mission undone by excess

An ambitious spy thriller that hooks early, only to get weighed down by overlong action sequences

H5N1 virus detected in Hesaraghatta poultry centre near Bengaluru; no need for panic, says Dinesh Gundu Rao

As part of containment efforts, 7,444 birds were culled, and over 14,000 eggs and 2,250 kg of poultry feed were scientifically disposed of on Apr

Poonam Dhillons Early Struggles in Bollywood: A Journey from Fear to Fame

Mumbai, April 17: Poonam Dhillon, a prominent actress in Hindi cinema, faced numerous challenges in her early career. Many actresses hesitated to

Key Witness in Ashok Kharat Case Dies in Road Accident

Mumbai, April 17: A significant witness in the Ashok Kharat case, Dr. Jitendra Shelke, has tragically died in a road accident. The incident occur

Indian Government Approves Gold and Silver Imports for 15 Major Banks Until 2029

New Delhi, April 17: The central government has granted permission to 15 major banks to import gold and silver from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2

Major Drug Bust at Amritsar Airport: Passenger Arrested with 6.27 kg of Cannabis

Amritsar, April 17: The Customs Department achieved a significant success at Amritsar Airport in Punjab. An international passenger was arrested

Rein in Chambal sand mining or face paramilitary deployment, SC tells M.P., U.P., Rajasthan

Supreme Court of India warns of strict action over illegal sand mining in National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary if States fail to take concrete meas

EVM configuration under way across Coimbatore for elections

Israel says military operation against Hezbollah still not complete

Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz also warned that if the fighting resumed, displaced residents returning to the countrys war-torn south would

Pooja Hegde Celebrates Fathers Birthday with Childhood Photo on Social Media

Mumbai, April 17: Renowned actress Pooja Hegde, known for her impactful performances, took to social media on Friday to wish her father a happy b

Calcutta High Court Overturns Decision to Appoint College Teachers as Election Officers

Kolkata, April 17: The Calcutta High Court has annulled the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) decision to appoint college teachers as presiding

Director R. Gandhi Krishna Explores Fragility of Relationships in Breakfast

Mumbai, April 17: In todays world, some individuals overlook minor issues and move on, while others find that even trivial matters can escalate i

Powergrid Recruitment Alert: 668 Positions Available Including Diploma Trainees, Application Process Starts Soon

New Delhi, April 17: A significant opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work at Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid). The

Watch | Womens quota law not rushed, took 3 years: Rajiv Ranjan Singh

First heart valve replacement without surgery performed in Rayalaseema

Doctors at KIMS Saveera Hospital perform heart valve replacement on a 75-year-old patient without surgical incision

Committees Formed For Regularization Of Rehbar-E-Khel In J&K

JAMMU, Apr 17: The Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir, has ordered the constitution of committees at zonal level for the

Tamil Nadu Cabinet reshuffle: Senthilbalaji, three others sworn-in as Ministers

DMK legislators R. Rajendran, Govi. Chezhiaan and S.M. Nasar too were sworn-in as Ministers of the Tamil Nadu Cabinet.

Coach Praises Prabhsimran Singhs Stellar Performance in IPL Match

Mumbai, April 17: Punjab Kings bowling coach, Sai Raj Bhautule, has lauded Prabhsimran Singh for his outstanding batting. Bhautule stated that Pr

Sargun Mehta Shines at INCA Awards, Wins Best Actress for Sarbala Ji

Mumbai, April 17: Actress Sargun Mehta has won the Best Actress award at the Indian National Cine Academy (INCA) Awards for her role in the Punja

Row over luxury resort project on island in manmade Meghalaya lake

A conservation group wants the government not to use Lumpongdeng Island for the proposed five-star facility; Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said

Postal ballot dates announced for police personnel

Silver Plunges Rs 5,700, Gold Falls Rs 1,600 In Delhi

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Silver price declined by Rs 5,700 to Rs 2.53 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Friday while gold fell to Rs 1.56 la

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open due to injury

Tennis star Novak Djokovic will not play in the Madrid Open this year. Organizers confirmed his withdrawal due to an injury. Djokovic is recoveri

Love and War Set to Release Next Year with Ranbir, Alia, and Vicky

Mumbai, April 17: Sanjay Leela Bhansali is back in the spotlight with his upcoming film, Love and War. Known for his grand cinematic style, Bhans

Andhra University centenary valedictory on April 27 with VP and CM expected to attend

Andhra University centenary valedictory on April 27 at AU Engineering College grounds; 25,000 expected to attend

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (April 17, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, April 17, 2026.

Leak on pipeline at Vazhuthacaud plugged, says Kerala Water Authority

KWA officials say the contractor for the Smart City projects carried out the repair; the pipeline sprang a leak near the City Police Commissioner

Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead, missing in shipwrecks in 2025: UN

In 2025, nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, the United Nations refugee agency's spo

Allahabad High Court Orders Case Against Rahul Gandhi In Dual Citizenship Case

Rahul Gandhi Dual Citizenship Case: Allahabad High Court Orders Case Against Rahul Gandhi In Dual Citizenship Case

Myanmar frees over 4,000 prisoners in annual tradition, Suu Kyi sentence reduced by one-sixth

Myanmar's new president says he wants stability and reconciliation in a nation torn apart by a military coup. Those to be released include former

Stock markets rally amid easing geopolitical tensions; Sensex climbs 500 points

Renewed hopes of a diplomatic resolution between the U.S. and Iran, along with a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, have materially imp

Centre Notifies Womens Reservation Act In Assemblies, J&K, UTs

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The Centre on Friday notified the implementation of the Womens Reservation Act 2023 which provides a 33 per cent quota for wom

Pallichattambi movie review: Heavy-handed approach drags down this ahistorical period movie

The film, set amid the tumultuous period of the Liberation Struggle in Kerala, takes a very dated approach in its writing and filmmaking aspects

Andhra University journalism department holds Veeksha 2026 photo exhibition for centenary

Andhra Universitys journalism department holds photo exhibition Veeksha 2026 marking the universitys centenary with archival and student work

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Voters urged to keep conscience and palms clean

InTambaramandThiruneermalai, resident associations and activist groups run campaigns to prevent voters from accepting cash for votes

PM Modi to chair first-ever CAPFs leadership conference in Delhi in May

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a significant leadership conference for Central Armed Police Forces officers in May. This inaugural event

5 Common Mistakes Indians Make While Storing Gold at Home

From heirloom jewellery passed down generations to new investments made over time during festive occasions like Akshay Tritiya and Dhanteras, gol

Four Maoists killed in Jharkhands Hazaribag

The encounter took place in the Batuka forest area within the Keredari police station limits, following a tip-off

T.N. election: Colleges in Coimbatore encourage students to vote by tweaking academic schedule

Nepal stops unauthorised IVF camp by Indian doctors in Kathmandu

A planned IVF consultation camp in Nepal faced cancellation when the medical regulatory board intervened, stopping two Indian doctors from procee

Miyapur Traffic police step up safety measures at Madinaguda U-turn and NH 65 stretch

In dire need of reform: DeLauro unleashes on ICE in explosive hearing | Fierce immigration debate

Living with theMughals: a legacy that endures despite erasure

April 21, 2026 marks five centuries since the decisive Battle of Panipat which led to the founding of the Mughal empire in the Indian subcontinen

Caste calculus at play: How Tamil Nadus key communities could shape the electoral battle

Tamil Nadu elections are shaped by dominant caste blocs, including Vanniyars in the north, Gounders in the west, and Thevars in the south. Dalit

China hits food delivery platforms with 3.6 bln yuan fine for 'ghost' deliveries

China has imposed hefty fines on seven major e-commerce platforms for serious food safety breaches. Companies like Taobao, Meituan, Pinduoduo, an

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? Man gets two MNC offers with same pay but different titles, internet divided on what to choose

A Reddit users job dilemma has sparked debate online after being offered two roles with the same salary but different titles, Senior Manager in H

NHAI to implement live tracking facility for its ambulances, patrol vehicles

Sources in the NHAI said that dedicated android mobile phones will be provided to patrol vehicle teams and tablets to ambulance crews

Court seeks ED's response on Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to turn approver in money laundering case

Ms. Fernandez, who was summoned by the ED several times in connection with the investigation, was named as an accused for the first time in a sup

Dr Jitendra Felicitates Top Performing Central Ministries, States; Highlights Governments Capacity Building Initiatives

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Departm

Women`s Reservation Act: Govt wants to change electoral map, says Rahul Gandhi

Speaking during a debate in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi argued that the bill does not genuinely focus on womens reservation. He alleged that it is bein

Statutory Framework Well-Armed To Deal With Mining Mafias, Authorities Dragging Feet: SC

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The Supreme Court on Friday said the statutory framework is well-armed to deal with mining mafias, but apparently, the adminis

Bengaluru court sentences Cong MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment in murder case

A Bengaluru court has handed down life sentences to Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and sixteen others. They were convicted in the 2016 murder of BJP

Karnataka man arrested for posing as IAS officer held meeting with officials in Chikkamagaluru, felicitated for clearing UPSC

Among other things, he promised a medicine supply tender to a shop-owner and allegedly demanded a bribe to follow through with the deal

AP Govt Approves Rs 2,500 Crore Cathode Material Plant in Chittoor

With the NSPSL facility, the southern state aims to achieve strategic relevance, catering to electronics manufacturing scale up and global energy

Fact-Check: No, This Image Doesnt Show the Actual C-Voter Opinion Polls

According to the C-Survey opinion polls, TMC is expected to lead in the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls.

Iran wants full ceasefire across region from Lebanon to Red Sea: Deputy FM

Elaborating on Tehran`s rigid stance against incremental deals, the Deputy Foreign Minister said, We are not accepting any temporary ceasefire. H

LG Saxena Inaugurates First Water Body Made Operational Under Project Him Sarovar

Leh, Apr 17: Just three weeks after his visit to Stok village on March 26, during which he had instructed the renovation of the reservoir at Phik

EU trade surplus shrinks 60% as US exports fall due to tariffs

The European Union's trade surplus saw a major drop in February. Exports to the United States fell by over a quarter. This decline is linked to U

Macron, Starmer Hold International Summit on Reopening Hormuz

Military planning underway France and Britain also have led military planning meetings, in an echo of the coalition of the willing assembled to p

Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering BJP leader in Dharwad in 2016

Vinay Kulkarni, elected to the Legislative Assembly from the Dharwad constituency, was named as prime accused in the murder of Yogeshgouda Goudar

Modi and Myself Don't Have Wife Issue: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said women are a driving force in the national imagination and national perspective

CM Fadnavis accuses TMC of voter list manipulation, defends SIR exercise

Speaking at a press conference in Kolkata, CM Fadnavis questioned why the TMC was opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. H

Nashik TCS case: Will bust entire module, no one will be spared, says Fadnavis

Speaking at a press conference, CM Fadnavis stated that the multinational company had taken the matter seriously and initiated necessary steps to

RR Official Found Guilty Of Protocol Breach. BCCI Announces Punishment

Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder will most likely to escape a serious sanction despite his injudicious and indiscreet behavior during the IP

CM Omar Abdullah Meets Delegations, Assures Time-Bound Redressal Of Public Issues

JAMMU, Apr 17: Several legislators, delegations and individuals today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, raising several issues concerning t

Kerala High Court Seeks Explanation from Election Commission Over Postal Voting Issues

Kochi, April 17: The Kerala High Court has requested a response from the Election Commission regarding complaints about flaws in the postal votin

Weather Office Predicts Thunderstorms, Light Rain In Delhi, Yellow Alert Issued

The city recorded a minimum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius -- the highest so far this season -- while the maximum temperature is likely to set

Mahua Moitra Critiques Womens Reservation Law Notification as a Comedy of Errors

New Delhi, April 17: The notification regarding the Womens Reservation Bill has sparked criticism from Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs, who have tar

Srinagar Tulip Garden Sees Over 50% Decline In Visitors This Year

SRINAGAR, Apr 17: The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asias largest and a major tourist attraction here, witnessed a sharp decline in footfa

Why are oil and gas prices down today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures, Dutch and British wholesale gas rates continue to decline or rise again? Analysts insights and market outlook

Why are oil and gas prices down today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures, Dutch and British wholesale gas rates continue to decline or rise ag

Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentence reduced under mass amnesty: source

Suu Kyi is currently serving a 27-year sentence

6 healthy toast recipes for those who are lazy to cook

Transform your mornings with six effortless and nutritious toast recipes. From protein-packed hummus to heart-healthy avocado and almond butter,

Traffic diversions in Coimbatore on April 18 over PM Modis campaign visit

Rajasthan University Protest: Student Leader Makes Tea, Bangs Utensils Outside VC Office

Rajasthan University Protest: Student leader Shubham Rewad staged a protest outside the Vice-Chancellor's office by preparing tea and banging ute

PM Modi And Myself Dont Have Wife Issue: Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: In a friendly banter, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he didnt have the

What's in the Lebanon ceasefire deal and will it hold?

A groundbreaking ceasefire has been brokered between Israel and Lebanon with American assistance, setting the stage for more extensive discussion

Dolly Sharma Questions the Relevance of Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 17: Congress leader Dolly Sharma recently spoke with a news agency, asserting that the Womens Reservation Bill is not a signific

Congress Criticized for Comments on Womens Reservation Bill: MP Shambhavi Chaudhary Responds

New Delhi, April 17: Shambhavi Chaudhary, a Member of Parliament from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), has sharply criticized the Congress pa

India withdraws bid to host UN climate talks in 2028

India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations annual climate Conference Of the Parties COP33 in 2028. The foreign ministry confirmed t

Govt. wants to change Indias electoral map, Opposition will defeat the Bill, says Rahul

Rahul Gandhi says Constitution Amendment Bill is nothing short of an anti-national act and said the Opposition is going to defeat the attempt to

Telangana Aims to Emerge as Strategic Aerospace Hub: Sridhar Babu

Sridhar Babu said noted that while the sector was once dominated by the United States, Russia and Europe, India was now playing an increasingly i

Tariff Refund System explained: What it means for consumers as US begins $166 billion payback and who is eligible

The launch of the Tariff refund system represents a significant administrative and legal milestone. It resolves a contentious policy chapter whil