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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.

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

Ministry Of Ayush Announces 104 Scholarships For Foreign Students, Check Details

Ministry of Ayush Scholarship: Applicants can select up to five institutions and courses in order of preference. However, any change of course or

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Address the Nation Tonight at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation tonight at 8:30 PM. Earlier in the day, leaders from all parties held a

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

Have to remove Mamata as Bengal CM, else Bangladeshi Muslims will snatch state from us: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of diverting state resources for Bangladeshi Musl

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

Women's Reservation Bill Defeat Unpardonable Crime: AP CM

All women had high hopes. The bill was defeated in a derogatory manner to undermine their confidence. This is an unpardonable crime, Naidu said a

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

Festive Procession of Goddess Ganga Begins Ahead of Akshay Tritiya

Uttarkashi, April 18: The auspicious Char Dham Yatra, one of the holiest pilgrimages in Sanatan Dharma, has commenced. On Akshay Tritiya, which f

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

Mahua, Feni make UK debut as Indian heritage drinks

LONDON, Apr 18:Traditional tribal spirit Mahua and Goan Feni are making their debut in the UK market as part of a new range of Indian heritage sp

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

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

Central Government Employees to Receive 2% DA Hike, Now at 60%

Mumbai, April 18: Central government employees have received encouraging news as the government announces a 2% increase in the dearness allowance

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

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

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

NIA Arrests Shabir Shah In 1996 Case, 3-Day Transit Remand Granted By Delhi Court

Srinagar, Apr 18: National Investigation Agency has arrested Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in connection with a 1996 case register

Vijay Deverakonda to work with Shouryuv of Hi Nanna fame

Produced by Vyra Entertainments, the upcoming Vijay Deverakonda-Shouryuv movie will have music from Hesham Abdul Wahab

J&K Admin Takes Over 58 Schools Linked To Banned Jamaat-e-Islami

Srinagar, Apr 18: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday ordered the takeover of management committees of 58 schools linked to the bann

Rajasthan Administrative Services 2024 Final Result Out: Dinesh Vishnoi Secures Top Position With 351.5 Marks

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission conducted the interview round for the 2024 exam cycle from April 1 to 17, 2026.

Opposition MPs Criticize Governments Maneuvering Over Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 18: The failure to pass the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders

Kerala Karunya KR-750 lottery result out today (April 18th, 2026); 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Karunya KR-750 Lottery Result (18-04-2026): Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Karunya KR-750 weekly lottery

Passenger jumps overboard Sydney-bound Carnival Cruise Line ship, search underway

A passenger has reportedly jumped from the Carnival Splendor cruise ship. The incident occurred north-east of Moreton Island on Friday night. The

Sonia Gandhi's electoral list matter: Court asks counsel to file written submissions within a week

A Delhi court is hearing a revision petition challenging a magistrate's order refusing to register an FIR against Sonia Gandhi. The complainant a

Naveen Jindal backs Vedanta chair Anil Agarwal, questions FIR in Chhattisgarh boiler blast probe

Lok Sabha MP Naveen Jindal voiced support for Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal. Jindal questioned Agarwal's naming in an FIR following a fatal boile

There Is a Place for AI in Hollywood: Sandra Bullock

The debates around the usage of AI in the film industry have been ongoing over the last few years, with some celebrities expressing their disappo

Texprocil refutes United States Trade Representative allegations on Indian cotton textile sector

Responding to the ongoing Section 301 investigations, the Texprocil filed a submission on April 15 refuting the inclusion of Indias cotton textil

Dont Fear AI; Its Only Aid, Not Substitute: CJI Surya Kant

BENGALURU, Apr 18: Cautioning that the adoption of technology in the judiciary must be accompanied by a clear and conscious understanding of its

Smriti Mandhana breaks Rohit Sharma's record to become India's leading run-scorer in T20Is

Indian women's cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana scripted history by becoming India's highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals during the

Don't fear AI; it's only aid, not substitute: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advised judicial officers to use Artificial Intelligence carefully. He stressed that AI should assist, not repl

Sonia Gandhis Voter List Controversy: Court Orders Written Submissions

New Delhi, April 18: The Rouse Avenue Court held a hearing on Saturday regarding a petition against Sonia Gandhi, concerning her alleged inclusio

IPL 2026 Live: RCB's Big Virat Kohli Call As DC Opt To Bowl First

Live Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: This clash marks RCB's 100th IPL match at their iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Silent Liver Crisis in India: 1 in 3 at Risk Experts Warn on World Liver Day

He explained that Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has become the leading cause of liver illness today, driven by sedentary lifestyles,

What We Dream At The End of Life: New Study Offers Insight

Many patients reported vivid dreams of being reunited with loved ones who had already passed away. Others described visions linked to the idea of

Nashik court sends 'godman' Kharat to judicial custody till April 30 in fourth sexual assault case

The court had earlier remanded Kharat in the custody of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in this case till April 18. The SIT is probing the c

NIA Arrests Separatist Leader Shabbir Ahmed in 30-Year-Old Case

New Delhi, April 18: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested separatist leader Shabbir Ahmed Shah in connection with a case dating b

Technical Glitch Halts Flights at Pune Airport Due to Fighter Jet Incident

Pune, April 18: On Friday night, around 10:30 PM, a technical malfunction in the landing gear of an Indian Air Force fighter jet caused it to bec

JAC Class 10 Result 2026 Date: Check expected release timeline at jac.nic.in official websites and how to download scorecard

Jharkhand Academic Council conducted Class 10 board exams from February 3 to February 17, 2026, with over 4.3 lakh students appearing. Results ar

PM Modi To Address Nation At 8:30 PM Today, Suspense Over Subject

PM Modi To Address Nation At 8:30 PM Today

LG Sinha Leads Padyatra In Rajouri, Says 63 Drug Smuggler Arrested In 5 Days Long Crackdown

JAMMU, Apr 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday continued his campaign for a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir by leading a padyatra in Rajour

Pakistan appoints Sarfaraz Ahmed as head coach for Bangladesh Test tour, recalls Mohammad Abbas

Pakistan Cricket Board announces the squad which includes uncapped batters Abdullah Fazal, Azan Awais, all-rounder Amad Butt and wicketkeeper Gha

Rashmika Mandanna Undergoes Martial Arts Training In Bangkok

Rashmika is sharpening her combat skills and mastering hand-to-hand techniques to bring raw authenticity to her action sequences.

Gems and Jewellery Exports Down By 40 pc In A Decade: Vipul Shah

Gems and jewellery exports have fallen more than 40% from their peak in the last decade. In FY12, exports were over $45 billion, while in FY26 th