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Wild elephant succumbs to injuries in Kozhikode

Member of Lashkar-e-Taiba Injured in Shooting Incident in Lahore

Lahore, April 16: Amir Hamza, a founding member of the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has been injured in a shooting incident. Acc

ISRO collaborates with ATREE for sustainable land management

The partnership will focus on mapping Indias grasslands and other open natural ecosystems, assessing the impacts of restoration efforts on degrad

Smriti Irani Responds to Akhilesh Yadavs Remarks on Women in Politics

New Delhi, April 16: Former Union Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani has hit back at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief

Women Reservation Bill will empower women in decision making roles, says Delhi CM

Says a rapidly growing industrial city such as Coimbatore is yet to receive a metro rail project, adding that such infrastructure is essential fo

Census-2027: Chandrababu Naidu does self-enumeration online

The exercise is not merely data collection but a strong foundation for future growth, the Chief Minister says, and appeals to the people to provi

Fire breaks out in paddy field in Kozhikode

A series of programmes from today to celebrate Basava Jayanti

Tourism Minister, TNCC president protest against Delimitation Bill in Salem

MRPS leaders demand 11% quota based on caste census

Kavadiga hurt after attack by kumki elephant at Bikkodu in Belur taluk

GITAM University organises TEP exhibition, 150 projects presented

Three killed, three others injured as lorry collides with tractor trolley and autorickshaw in Aswaraopet

Delimitation: Perspectives and viewpoints

Opinion, editorials, interviews and insight from The Hindu on the delimitation debate

PM Modi Urges Against Political Maneuvering on Womens Bill and Delimitation

New Delhi, April 16: A significant legislative battle is unfolding in the Lok Sabha during the three-day special session of Parliament. Out of 33

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Dictatorship and Misuse of Religion in Cameroon

Yaound, April 16: Pope Leo XIV, during his visit to Cameroon, labeled dictatorship as a significant threat to the world. He made these remarks in

Bihar to Launch Census from April 17, 2027: Self-Reporting from Home

Patna, April 16: The Census 2027 in Bihar is set to begin on April 17. In the first phase, residents will be able to provide their information on

When a stool makes a huge difference at the polling booth

Members of Tamil Nadu Dwarfism Association have reiterated a set a demands they have always made when the hustings is round the corner

Culture Ministry spent 76 lakh on RSS centenary print advertisements: RTI

RTI by activist Ajay Basudev Bose reveals expenditure by the Ministry of Culture on advertisements marking the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayams

Indian Players Shine at IGPL Invitational Golf Tournament in Johannesburg

Johannesburg, April 16: Indian golfers have made a remarkable start at the IGPL Invitational Golf Tournament taking place in Johannesburg, South

Amit Shah Dismisses Concerns Over Redistricting Impact on South India Representation

New Delhi, April 16: In a special session of Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed concerns regarding potential reductions in repre

Jyoti Mishras Horror Film Ek Raat Ki Dulhan Set for Digital Premiere

Mumbai, April 16: The horror film Ek Raat Ki Dulhan is about to make its debut for Bhojpuri cinema audiences. Initially, the film may appear as a

Chinas Underwater Data Centers Pose Environmental Threat, Experts Warn

New Delhi, April 16: American experts express significant concern over Chinas commercial underwater data centers. They warn that these facilities

60-year-old woman gets relief from lower back pain through special procedure by surgeons at MMHRC

Chains snatched from women, including a BJP functionary, in Salem

TMC Faces Setback as Senior MLA Abdur Razzaq Resigns Ahead of Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 16: Just a week before the first phase of voting in the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has suffered

Rupee rises 10 paise to settle at 93.23 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders noted that sustained foreign capital outflows and increased dollar demand from importers limited the local currencys gains, despite

Junior Resident Positions Open at Government Hospital: Apply Now!

New Delhi, April 16: A remarkable opportunity is on the horizon for those aspiring to work in the medical field at a government hospital. Dr. Bab

IPL 2026: KKR Search For Answers Amid Turmoil; In-Form GT Eye First Home Win

Under captain Ajinkya Rahane and coach Abhishek Nayar, KKR have struggled for clarity, slumping to four defeats in five matches and still searchi

Cashew farmers struggle amid falling prices and low yields

Amid TCS Nashik Row, Plea In Top Court To Curb Deceitful Religious Conversion

Article 25 gives freedom of conscience, profession, practice and propagation of religion, subject to public order, health and morality, the plea

South Korean Presidents Upcoming Visit to India: Full Schedule Revealed

New Delhi, April 16: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will embark on a state visit to India from April 19 to 22. This visit aims to enhance t

Tamil Nadu election: BJP leader-candidate Vanathi Srinivasan to be discharged on April 17

The BJP candidate issues video message from hospital praising the Women Reservation Bill

Pawan Kalyan Congratulates Nara Lokesh on His Appointment as TDPs Executive President

Amaravati, April 16: Andhra Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has congratulated Nara Lokesh on his appointment as the National Executiv

Reach Prime Ministers new 15-point minority welfare schemes to beneficiaries, officers told

Karnataka State Minority Commission Chairman U. Nisar Ahmed was addressing a meeting in Belagavi

U.S. forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesnt agree a deal, says Hegseth

As part of a campaign to pressure Tehran to agree to a deal, U.S. military forces are mounting a blockade on all ships seeking to enter or leave

Top news of the day: PM Modi, Amit Shah says no State will be discriminated against in delimitation exercise; Hegseth says U.S. forces ready for combat if Iran deal fails, and more

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Training for Certified Credit Counselors Launched to Boost CM Youth Scheme Participation

Lucknow, April 16: Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government has set a target to involve 150,000 youths in the C

Im calling you out: Gabe Amo blasts Russ Vought for Healthcare cuts & $1.5 Trillion war spending

National Transgender Day celebrated in Madurai

Congress support women's reservation: Priyanka Gandhi says if Constitution Amendment Bill passed, democracy will be finished

Priyanka Gandhi supports women's reservation but criticizes the BJP's bills as politically motivated. She stated that without a caste census, all

Activists take out jatha to oppose Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Shivamogga

DMK cadre protest against Delimitation Bill

Bernardo Silva To Leave Manchester City At End of Season

Silva has also scored 76 goals and provided 77 assists to date

Akasa Plane Was Stationary, SpiceJet Aircraft Made Contact At Delhi Airport: What We Know

Akasa Air released a statement on the incident, saying the SpiceJet plane hit their stationary aircraft.

Survival Over Identity: Murshidabad Women Voters Shift Quietly

Several of them said they do not fully understand the legal process. They only know that if their names disappear, something larger may vanish wi

BJP Legislator Anil Goyal Calls Womens Empowerment Bill a Historic Move

New Delhi, April 16: BJP legislator Dr. Anil Goyal responded to the special parliamentary session convened to discuss the Womens Empowerment Bill

399 Appointment Letters Distributed, A Joyous Moment for Us: CM Vishnu Dev Sai

Raipur, April 16: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai announced the distribution of appointment letters for 399 positions in the Directora

No Fun in Making Action Films Today Because of VFX: Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar is currently awaiting the release of his film, Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan. It is set to release on April 17th, 2026.

Proprietors of Tiruppur-based chit firms get 10 years rigorous imprisonment for cheating investors

The convicts cheated 130 investors of 80,57,861; court imposes fine of 93,80,000 on the two, which should be paid to the investors as compensatio

Time To Seal Border Like Assam And Tripura: Himanta Sarma's Poll Pitch In Bengal

Addressing another election rally in Coach Behar South, Himanta Sarma came down heavily on Mamata Banerjee government.

RJDs Strong Opposition to Delimitation Bill; Abhay Kumar Sinha Calls for Caste Census First

New Delhi, April 16: A vigorous debate erupted in the Lok Sabha on Thursday regarding the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitatio

$0 salary claim: Does Trump really work for free compared to Biden and Obama? Here's the truth

Donald Trump salary claim has started a debate online. He said he did not take any pay as US president. But reports show some past presidents als

China Urges Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

Beijing, April 16: Chinas Foreign Minister Wang Yi has recommended that Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi resume navigation in the Strait of

SRH Pacer David Payne Ruled Out of IPL 2026 Due To Injury

Payne played two matches for SRH this season, taking two wickets at an average of 35.00, with a best of 2/35

Family Uses AI To Create Digital Avatar Of Dead Son To Comfort Elderly Mother

In China, a family hires AI to build a digital version of their dead son for his elderly mother.

No dates set for second round of Iran-US talks: Pakistan

Pakistan stated no dates are set for a second round of US-Iran talks, amidst reports of ongoing diplomatic exchanges. Foreign Office Spokesperson

Wipro Reports 1.9% Decline in Q4 Profit, Announces 15,000 Crore Buyback Plan

Mumbai, April 16: Wipro, a major player in the IT sector, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 on Thursday.

IPL 2026: SRH Faces Setback as Fast Bowler David Payne Out for the Season

New Delhi, April 16: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has dealt a significant blow to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Fast bowler David Payne has

West Asia War: Indias BBB rating seen stable despite energy shock; S&P flags corporate stress, weaker credit growth

West Asia War: India's sovereign rating remains stable despite rising energy costs. However, supply disruptions for food and fuel could impact co

EU Proposes 180 More Products Under CBAM, Stricter Rules For Exports

As per the draft proposal, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will be applicable to 180 more products, including fabricated metal products, t

HAL GE engine deal: F-414 engine to power three indigenous IAF jets Tejas Mk-2, TEDBF and AMCA

India is set to manufacture GE F-414-INS6 turbofan engines domestically. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and GE Aerospace have signed a key technical a

US Family Panics When 91-Year-Old Misses Calls. Police Found Her Gaming

The police officials did not release her name or the full bodycam video to protect her privacy.

CS Atal Dulloo Reviews Preparations For Amarnath Yatra 2026

JAMMU, Apr 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), attended by senior off

Womens Reservation Bill Faces Opposition, But Supporters Stand Firm: Bansuri Swaraj

New Delhi, April 16: Bansuri Swaraj, a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), voiced her strong support for the Constitution

Major Property Fraud Uncovered in New Delhi: Suspect Arrested for Cheating Visually Impaired Employee

New Delhi, April 16: The Central Districts DBG Road police have successfully dismantled a fraudulent property leasing scheme. They arrested Ravin

No State, be it north or south will be discriminated against in delimitation exercise: PM in LS

The Prime Minister said no one should remain under the illusion that they are giving something to the women of this country as reservation in leg

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Breakthrough near in Nancy Guthrie case? Police back in Savannah's sister and brother-in-laws neighborhood as pressure mounts on kidnappers

Nancy Guthrie's disappearance continues to draw attention. Police have increased patrols near her daughter Annie's home following resident compla

Cupful Of Hope, Defiance: Coffee Shop in Israel War Zone Hangs On To Life

For the handful of civilians and soldiers who remain in Metula, Bela Cafe is a fragile pocket of normalcy. Here, for a few stolen minutes, the wa

CSK Left-Armer Khaleel Ahmed Ruled Out of IPL 2026 Due To Quadricep Injury

Khaleel sustained an injury to his right quadricep during his side's match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home in Chepauk Stadium

YouTube doomscrolling is over: Heres the 4-step guide to completely disable Shorts and regain your attention span back

Disable YouTube Shorts: YouTube has introduced a new option to disable Shorts entirely in the app. Users can now limit Shorts feed to 0 minutes t

West Bengal Assembly Elections: Congress releases 'people's chargesheet' against TMC, BJP-led Centre

West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee released a peoples chargesheet accusing both the Trinamool Congress government and the BJP-led Centre of f

Centre Must Win Peoples Hearts If It Wants Real Peace In J&K: Mehbooba Mufti

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said if the Centre wants real peace in Jammu and Kashmir, it will have to focus on winning

Padma Shri Awardee Anand Kumar Addresses Students at Galgotias University, Speaks on Persistence and Staying the Course

Technological shifts are opening up new possibilities and are already bringing efficiencies across several areas. At the same time, they are grad

Brazil's President Lula Says Trump Has 'No Right' To Threaten Countries

Lula's comments come after Trump this month warned that a whole civilization will die in Iran.

SpiceJet Plane Collides with Akasa Aircraft at Delhi Airport; All Passengers Safe

New Delhi, April 16: On Thursday afternoon, a SpiceJet aircraft collided with a stationary Akasa Air plane at Delhi Airport. Fortunately, there w

Devastating Fire Destroys Hundreds of Shanties in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, April 16: A catastrophic fire broke out in Kanvani village, located in the Indirapuram police jurisdiction of Ghaziabad, around noon o

RIA Advisory Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to Cybersecurity and Information Protection

RIA Advisory, a leading provider of technology consulting and advisory services, specializes in revenue management, billing transformation, and t

Old Clip From Manipur Falsely Claimed To Be of the CRPF Entering West Bengal

The video was found to date back to at least 2025 and originates from Manipur.

Vanathi Srinivasan to be discharged on Friday

The BJP candidate issues video message from hospital praising the Women Reservation Bill

Pakistan Navy successfully test-fires locally developed ship-launched anti-ship missile

Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired a new ship-launched anti-ship missile. This indigenously developed weapon can hit targets at long dista

Southern states may lose Lok Sabha share after delimitation: Sanjay Hegde

Madras HC Rejects Tamannaah Bhatia's Rs 1-Cr Plea Against Soap Firm

The actress who is busy with films, OTT projects and special appearances, also has a high-profile presence in the Indian advertising market with

Shocking Murder in Noida Linked to Same-Sex Relationship; Suspect Arrested

Noida, April 16: A shocking murder case has emerged from the Sector-113 area of Noida, where police swiftly apprehended a suspect, successfully s

PM Modi Calls Womens Reservation Bill a Historic Moment and Seeks Support from All Parties

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the discussion on the Womens Reservation Bill as a historic moment on Thursday. He em

Vaishakha Amavasya 2026 on April 17: Significance, timings, rituals, dos and donts to follow

Vaishakha Amavasya in April 2026 is a significant day for honoring ancestors through prayers and rituals. Devotees are advised to avoid auspiciou

US ready to resume strikes if Iran rejects peace deal, warns Hegseth

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned Iran that the United States is strengthening its military power and will maintain a maritime blockade f

Naidu Calls Upon People to Participate in Census Process in AP

Naidu said that the State government is working with an aim of ensuring that the benefits of welfare and development reach all citizens equally

Nitish Kumar's Big Imprint On New Bihar Government, Led By BJP Chief Minister

The BJP had a roster of names for the Bihar top job, but Nitish Kumar vetoed all of them, say sources. Samrat Chaudhary prevailed.