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IUCN listed Emperor Penguins As Endangered Species

Extreme climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction.

Telangana HC Adjourns Hearing on Pawan Khera's Anticipatory Bail Plea

Khera's lawyer, Ponnam Ashok Goud, told PTI that orders are likely to be pronounced on Friday

Israel says it killed aide to Hezbollah leader

TEL AVIV, Apr 9: Israel said Thursday it killed an aide to Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem in its intense airstrikes that hit Lebanons capital, Beir

Assam Sees 75 pc Polling Till 4.30 pm; Keralam 62.71 pc, Puducherry 72.40 pc

In Assam, more than 2.5 crore electors are eligible to exercise their franchise for the 126-member legislative assembly. There are 722 candidates

UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the north Atlantic

LONDON, Apr 9: The UK says the British and Norwegian militaries led a military operation to deter Russian submarines suspected of malign activity

Neeraj Kumar Critiques Mamata Banerjees Diminishing Public Support

Patna, April 9: JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar has sharply criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating that the publics affection f

Appropriate futuristic vision needed to become Vishwa Guru, super economy: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stressed the need for a futuristic vision for India's development. He highlighted the importance of identifying key

11,000 litres of milk dumped into Narmada; netizens furious

A viral video shows nearly 11,000 litres of milk being poured into the Narmada river, sparking outrage. Critics condemn the act as harmful devoti

Solapur-Mumbai Siddheshwar Express marks golden jubilee with station celebration

The Golden Jubilee celebrations were held shortly before the trains scheduled departure at 10:30 pm, drawing the presence of railway officials, s

Aviation ministry cuts landing and parking charges for domestic airlines

The decision comes in the wake of rising crude prices triggered by the West Asia conflict, which has affected global air operations. Earlier, the

IPL 2026: You Cannot Fault David Miller's Intent, Says Gavaskar

Needing two off two to reach 211, Miller refused a single off Prasidh Krishna on the penultimate ball

Daily quiz | On Rahul Sankrityayan

On the birth anniversary of Rahul Sankrityayan (April 9, 1893), the polymathic scholar, whose works reshaped Hindi literature, Buddhism studies,

Puducherry Assembly election 2026: Theme-based polling stations, humanoid robot Nila attract voters

At the V.O. Chidambaranar Higher Secondary School, another designated polling station located in the Boulevard, Nila, a humanoid robot welcomed v

It's insulting, shameful: Reporters question Trumps civilization threat, Leavitt left scrambling

Iran Rejects Limits on Its Nuclear Enrichment Program: Nuclear Chief

His remarks came with talks set to take place at the end of the week between Iran and the United States under Pakistani mediation.

Indian trade delegation to visit Washington this month, says US envoy to India Sergio Gor

An Indian trade delegation is set to visit Washington later this month. This visit marks the resumption of negotiations for a trade deal between

Panel flags inconsistent accounting practices in health regulatory bodies

Committee says there has been an increase in revenue generated by regulatory bodies through application, inspection and licensing fees following

At Rs 6,300 Crore, Delhi Records Over 10% Rise In Liquor Revenue

The revenue grew steadily throughout the year. By January 31, the Excise Department had already collected Rs 4,992.69 crore, government data show

1,321 stranded tourists rescued from landslip-hit North Sikkim

The officials said 1,321 tourists and 84 locals were rescued on Thursday (April 9, 2026)

No Textbooks Yet: CBSE Directs Schools To Start Teaching Third Language Within 7 Days

CBSE introduces third language: Calling the move urgent and mandatory, the board said all schools must begin implementation immediately, even if

'Danger Zones': Iran Shares Map Of Sea Mines In Hormuz Amid Ceasefire

The charts were dated from Feb 28 until Thursday, April 9, and it was unclear if the Guard had cleared any mining on the route since then.

Rise in krill trawling in Antarctica | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

PM Modi Shares Thrilling Rally Image from Birbhum, West Bengal

Kolkata, April 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media on Thursday to share an image showcasing a massive crowd gathered at a rally

Israels Lebanon strikes kill 203, sparking global calls to extend U.S.-Iran truce

There had been conflicting diplomatic signals about whether the fighting in Lebanon was included in the U.S.-Iran truce but Washington said that

Sensex tumbles 931 points, Nifty plunges to 23,775 level amid fading confidence on Iran-U.S. ceasefire

Weak trends in Asian and European markets, a jump in crude oil prices and uninterrupted foreign fund outflows also made investors jittery in the

Disney Prepares To Lay Off Up To 1,000 Employees Amid Economic Uncertainty

Disney plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs, mainly in marketing, under new CEO Josh D'Amaro amid economic uncertainty.

Middle East War: Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Wednesday kill at least 89, wound 722

A large wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 89 people and wounded 722 others on Wednesday, health minister Rakan Nassereddine told

ICETI-2026 Conference Begins at PAHER University

Udaipur, April 9, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): A two-day international conference titled Emerging Technologies and Innovations (ICETI-2026) commenced on

UAE markets surge, firms stay cautious

UAE stock markets saw a significant rally following an overnight Iran-US ceasefire. Investors expressed relief after days of regional tensions. H

Akhilam Madhuram, a production that brings together dance, music and storytelling

Akhilam Madhuram, featuring stories about Lord Krishna, will be staged at Bharat Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on April 12

Classification is arbitrary, violates fundamental rights...: Lawyer on Transgender Amendment Act

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Paravur, Angamaly, Kalamassery, Aluva witness enthusiastic voter turnout

Long queues were visible in the first hour of polling as women and elderly turned up in large numbers to cast their votes

UNHELPFUL!': Trump vows to 'punish' NATO over Iran war snub, mulls troop pullback after Rutte meeting

BEML & DMRC strategic alliance for metro rail projects in West Asia and India

660 arrests, 499 FIRs, Rs 519 crore fraud: How Delhi Police's CyHawk 4.0 op caught cyber scamsters across 20+ states within 48 hours

Delhi Police concluded Operation CyHawk 4.0, a massive 48-hour coordinated strike against organized cybercrime syndicates across 20 states and Un

Mercedes-Benz India Achieves Record Sales with 19,363 Units in FY 2025-26

New Delhi, April 9: German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz India announced on Thursday that it recorded its highest-ever sales of 19,363 un

Nashik IT company faces sexual harassment charges, six team leaders arrested. HR said 'it's common in MNCs'

Six employees of a Nashik IT firm face arrest following numerous complaints from women colleagues. Allegations include sexual harassment, exploit

Married At 14, Maharashtra Girl Dies By Suicide. Husband Arrested

The girl was subjected to mental and physical harassment and took the step after being driven to desperation by the abuse.

Mamata Claims BJP Deleted 90 Lakh Names, Warns of Partys Fall

You deleted names of over 90 lakh people to grab power in Bengal, but we will win, Banerjee said.

Nayanthara and Vignesh Seek Blessings at Tirupati Temple

Mumbai, April 9: Renowned South Indian actress Nayanthara, accompanied by her director-producer husband Vignesh Shivan, visited the Sri Venkatesw

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Sweet surprise for first-time voters evokes mixed feelings

Election Commission distributes halwa to 200 first time voters in each district. Those who received halwa said they would have voted even if they

World Bank Raises India's FY27 GDP Growth Projections To 6.6 pc

In its South Asia Economic Update report released on Wednesday, the World Bank said India's growth is estimated to have accelerated from 7.1 per

Israel-Iran war: India rapeseed sales shift to private traders as war lifts edible oil prices

Indian farmers are selling rapeseed to private traders. Market prices are higher than government rates. This is due to a rally in edible oil pric

C.D. Gopinath, member of Indias first-ever Test win, passes away

Gopinath made an impressive debut, scoring an unbeaten 52 and 40 in the second Test of the series

TCS Q4 net profit jumps 12.22% to 13,718 crore

TCS reported a net profit of 12,224 crore in the January-March period year ago, and 10,657 crore in the preceding December quarter

Interview | Savin Sa, director of Vaazha II, on what went into making the successful sequel

Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Bros, the coming-of-age comedy movie, explores the lives of four friends and how they struggle to find stability in t

Uttar Pradesh Leads in GEM Portal Purchases Under CM Yogi Adityanaths Leadership

Lucknow, April 9: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths transparent policies have positioned Uttar Pradesh as a model state in the country. Whether it

Israel kills Hezbollah secretarys aide in Beirut, hits weapons sites

The Israel Defence Forces killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, Hezbollahs secretary and Naim Qassems nephew, and struck weapons sites in southern Lebanon. LT

Apni Party Chief Asks PM Modi To Fulfil Promises Made To J&K People

Srinagar, Apr 9: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Thursday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre to fulfil promise

Why Trumps fondness for Munir runs deeper than geopolitics

Trump's praise for Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir stems from psychological needs. Munir offers Trump validation, mirroring his admiration fo

Opinion: Opinion | All That Glitters Is Not Being Mined - By Shashi Tharoor

We mine a pittance - barely one and a half tons a year - while draining our foreign exchange reserves to import hundreds of tons annually from mi

Avika Gaur Joins the Trend: Praises Stand-Up Comedian Samay Rainas New Show

Mumbai, April 9: Renowned stand-up comedian Samay Raina has made a notable return to YouTube with his show Still Alive after a long break. In the

No BJP Factor: Shashi Tharoor To NDTV As Kerala Goes To Polls

Having travelled extensively during the campaign, Shashi Tharoor said the momentum on the ground points clearly towards a change in government.

Google, Meta Urged to Remove Defamatory Content Linking Sandesara, Family to Fraud Case

The suit contended that such content continued to remain accessible online despite earlier Supreme Court orders staying proceedings and subsequen

Antony Waste Secures 750 Million Deal With JFE Engineering

Antony Waste Handling Cell Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Japan-based JFE Engineering Corporation, marking a landmark Waste-t

In Focus podcast | Have elections in India become plutocratic?

M.R. Madhavan and Rangarajan R speak to us about the rising cost of elections and what it means for Indias democracy.

India Emerges Stronger from Global Crises, Says Shaktikanta Das

New Delhi, April 9: India has consistently demonstrated remarkable resilience during global crises, not just recovering but emerging stronger eac

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Mamata alleges BJP deleted 90 lakh names, warns of party's fall, accuses Shah of intimidation

CM Mamata Banerjee urged voters to remain vigilant and participate actively in the elections to safeguard the rights and identity of Bengals peop

Kolkata weather update today KKR vs LSG: Yellow alert raises washout fears; read pitch report

IPL 2026 KKR vs LSG Pitch Report of Eden Gardens: Kolkata Knight Riders aim for their first win against Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens on A

Amarnath Yatra: Registration Begins From April 15, Pilgrim Guidelines Issued

Officials said that the registration and issuance of yatra permits will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to a fixed dail

Regime change in Bengal inevitable, TMCs repository of sins full: PM

ASANSOL (WB), Apr 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that a regime change in West Bengal is inevitable as the TMCs repository o

Assam To Kanyakumari, Centre Points To Temples That Restrict Entry Of Men

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presented the Centre's case before a nine-judge Constitution bench

Silence in Islamabad: Hopes for Dialogue Amid Trust Issues

New Delhi, April 9: Just hours before the deadline to completely eradicate Iranian civilization, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefir

Rupee falls 9 paise to close at 92.63 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the fragile ceasefire and Iran's threat to step out of the talks if Israel kept bombing Lebanon weighed on investor sentiments

Andhra Pradesh headmaster booked for social media post against Chandrababu Naidu

Op Sindoor Demonstrated Indias Progression Towards Domain Jointness, Says Army Chief

BENGALURU, Apr 9: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated Indias progression towards domain jointness

West Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP deleted 90 lakh names, warns of party's fall

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims the BJP removed over 90 lakh names from voter lists to win elections. She vows her party will w

They didnt force anyone, yet attendance spiked 57%: How AI firm ditched strict rules to bring employees back to office

An AI company, Superhuman, has seen a significant increase in office attendance. This rise follows the introduction of wellness stipends and comm

Trailer Release of Ginny Weds Sunny-2 Showcases Romance and Comedy

Mumbai, April 9: The trailer for the romantic film Ginny Weds Sunny-2, featuring Avinash Tiwari and Medha Shankar, was released on Thursday. This

In Hyderabad, Priya Living blends hotel stay with community for elderly guests

With flexible stays, community living and hotel-style amenities, Priya Living reimagines ageing in India

UK Calls for Extension of Lebanon Ceasefire, Says Foreign Minister

Cooper's comments came as Starmer arrived in the UAE on the second leg of a visit to the Gulf to meet with regional leaders seeking to bolster th

World Bank Warns of Rising Inflation and Limited Fiscal Resources in Bangladesh

New Delhi, April 9: A recent report from the World Bank indicates that prolonged conflicts in the Middle East could negatively impact Bangladeshs

Diarrhea Due To Antibiotics: Should You Stop The Course Midway? Doctor Answers

If side effects like diarrhea are severe, it's important to consult your doctor for guidance. They may adjust the medication or suggest ways to m

Delhi HC rejects Sanjay Bhandari's plea against 'fugitive offender' tag

On July 5, 2025, the trial court declared Mr. Bhandari a fugitive economic offender on a plea by the Enforcement Directorate, which enables the a

World Number One Archer Sheetal Devi Prioritizes Para Asian Games Over LA 2028 Paralympics

New Delhi, April 9: World Archery Para Champion and current world number one, Sheetal Devi, is not focusing on the LA 2028 Paralympics just yet.

Reimagining automation education for Indias industrial growth

3 Women Drown While Taking Selfies Near Waterfall in ASR District

One woman survives after locals rescue her; mishap occurred near Mallangumi village in Ananthagiri.

Woman Cop Dismissed In J&K Over Drug Case Involvement

SRINAGAR, Apr 9: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday dismissed a woman employee from service over her alleged involvement in a drug-related case

Pakistani travellers flood X with copy-paste peacemaker posts after Iran ceasefire, netizens expose fakery

Social media buzzed after a US-Iran ceasefire announcement. Numerous Pakistani accounts posted identical messages about travellers being called '

AP CM Targets Land Resurvey 2.0 by 2027, Alleges YSRCP Tampered With Records

The CM, while participating in the 'Mee BhoomiMee Hakku' (Your Land, Your Right) programme in Bapatla district, distributed pattadar passbooks an

Dutch couple hosts sustainable wedding at Netherland`s busiest rail station

Lara Peters and Mathijs Dordregter chose eco-friendly options in their wedding such as recycled clothing, vegetarian food and public transport, p

Minor Protests Reported in Kerala Polling Over Bogus Vote Allegations

BJP activists prevented people accompanying Prathapan from entering the booth premises, leading to the scuffle

Cong will dismantle discriminatory system which denies leadership opportunities to CAPF personnel: Rahul

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said when his party comes to power, it will dismantle the discriminatory system under

Major Twist Ahead in Uddne Ki Asha as Kalpanas Secret Unfolds

Mumbai, April 9: In the world of television, plot twists and character developments have become essential for keeping audiences engaged. The show

From Scroll to Store: How Social Media Is Driving Dessert Cravings

Rohit Beniwal decodes why indulgence is the new currency, and how attention, storytelling, and product obsession are reshaping Indias dessert cul

Big relief for MBBS students: NMC directs colleges to collect fees for 4.5 years only, not full course

The National Medical Commission has directed all medical colleges to charge MBBS fees only for the prescribed 4.5 academic years, not the full fi

Jeevan Reddys criticism of Telangana CM unwarranted: TPCC president

Congress gave B-Form to Jeevan Reddy 14 times, says Mahesh Kumar Goud

Health Tips: Protect Yourself from Infections During Seasonal Changes

New Delhi, April 9: As the seasons change, the risk of infections is rising rapidly. This period, from the onset of heat to the beginning of the

India pulls out of COP33 hosting bid, Congress slams flip-flop

According to sources, the decision was communicated to the Asia-Pacific group on April 2. No official reason has been cited for the move. PM Nare