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Special Investigation Team Formed in Ahmedabad Murder Case; Two Arrested

Ahmedabad, April 19: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established to investigate the murder of a 30-year-old man in the town of Dhandh

Rahul Gandhi to Present His Case in Dual Citizenship Matter at Allahabad High Court

Lucknow, April 19: In a significant development regarding the dual citizenship issue, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha

Election officials seize 13 lakh in unaccounted cash in Vellore, Ranipet

Chennai Poll Canvas, Kancheepuram | Balancing heritage, industry & civic gaps

Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for

India and South Korea Strengthen Ties Over the Past Ten Months

Seoul, April 19: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to visit India, where he will participate in a summit with Prime Minister Narendra M

Punjab BJP Leader Calls for Law Against Blasphemy Across All Religions

Chandigarh, April 19: Following the approval of a bill by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, which mandates severe penalties for disrespect tow

Dalit Youth Assaulted By Group In Kadapa

According to the victim, the assailants gagged him by stuffing cloth into his mouth, pinned him down, and repeatedly punched him in the face, lea

More Trouble for Mangli

Complaint against the singer seeks halt to playback offers until probe clears her name

Saints Criticize Opposition After Womens Reservation Bill Fails in Parliament

Ayodhya, April 19: Prominent saints and religious leaders in Ayodhya expressed strong reactions following the failure of the Womens Reservation B

LSG Wins Toss Against PBKS, Opts for Bowling in IPL 2026 Match

New Chandigarh, April 19: The 29th match of IPL 2026 is underway between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Maharaja Yadav

AICC-sponsored truce on Chief Ministership dispute in Kerala seems tenuous

Pro-Congress social media handles had mooted, lately, the possibility of top leaders holding the CLP leaders post, and, by extension, the office

Study reveals devastating financial burden on heart failure patients in India

The study, which appeared in Global Heart Journal, says that heart failure has become one of the most financially devastating illnesses, pushing

Manipur Home Minister Appeals to Withdraw Five-Day Shutdown for Peace

Imphal, April 19: Home Minister Govind Das Konthoujam has urged the withdrawal of the proposed five-day complete shutdown in the state. He called

What Will It Take To Make Kolkata Great Again? Sanjiv Goenka Explains

In an exclusive interview with NDTV Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal on 'Walk the Talk', Industrialist Sanjiv Goenka called for one key measure to en

Karnataka: State policy & planning panel member moots performance driven governance policy

Karnataka is set to embrace a new era of governance. The State Policy and Planning Commission has presented a draft bill for performance-driven g

Rehabilitation promises return every election in Raniganj coal belt

Land subsidence, relocation concerns, and livelihood fears dominate electoral discourse in Raniganj coal belt

At least 14 dead in fireworks unit explosion in Virudhunagar

At least 14 workers were killed and six injured in a fire and explosion at a fireworks unit near Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu. Firefighters battled

'Factually Abused Quackery': Congress' dig at government FAQs on women's quota bill

The Congress party has criticized the government's release of Frequently Asked Questions on women's reservation. They called the FAQs 'Factually

From 3,000 tonnes of garbage to heritage landmark: 300-year-old Adikmet Stepwell restored in Hyderabads Osmania University

Varun Tej Back Home Post Surgery

Is under heavy medication and undergoing pain management

CPM activists demand inclusion of legislation for enhancement of reservation in the Ninth Schedule of the constitution

NMC Complaint Triggers Ragging Probe At KMC

The student had earlier emailed a complaint to the principal on April 16, but did not reveal names. With no resolution at the college level, the

Tamil Nadu election 2026: A four-cornered battle in Palladam constituency

As a hub of broiler chicken, equipping the Poultry Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (PDDL) of the Animal Husbandry Department at Panickampatti near

IPL 2026: KKRs Opening Pair Struggles with Just 144 Runs in 7 Innings

Kolkata, April 19: Captain Ajinkya Rahane and Tim Seiferts opening partnership has disappointed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fans in the Indian Pr

Rise in Layoffs Expected in Tech Sector Due to AI Trends by 2026

New Delhi, April 19: Global technology companies have seen a significant increase in layoffs during the first quarter of 2026, with 95 firms lett

HRD Minister Nara Lokesh announces Project Punarvika to support children fighting rare, crippling diseases

The initiative is to reach out to thousands of children across India who are silently enduring rare genetic conditions, desperately needing suppo

Himachal Pradesh: Fresh western disturbance likely; wet spell expected in high hills

The weather remained mainly dry in Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours since Saturday evening, with traces of snowfall in Koksar, 7.8 mm of r

Ministers come to Chief Ministers defence

Former Minister K.N. Rajanna had indicated that the Chief Minister had become helpless on the Muslim leadership issue

At Least 18 Killed In Massive Explosion At Virudhunagar Firecracker Unit

Over 100 labourers were reportedly engaged in work in the complex.

ED arrests businessman, raids Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner in PMLA case

The action is linked to a money laundering case against an alleged local criminal named Biswajit Podder alias Sona Pappu, who is booked in multip

Are Carbohydrates the Enemy of Weight Control? Insights from Experts

New Delhi, April 19: In todays world, weight gain has become a common concern, prompting many to explore various weight loss methods. A popular a

IPL 2026, PBKS vs LSG LIVE: LSG Wins Toss and Opts To Bowl

PBKS, the only unbeaten side so far, have looked ominous this season with four wins from five matches, with one game against Kolkata Knight Rider

Deepika, Ranveer expecting second child

Baby due in September, same month Dua was born in 2024

Political Maneuvering Against Women: Awadhesh Prasads Strong Critique of the Government

Lucknow, April 19: Following the failure to pass the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation

'Will deposit Rs 9,000 under Kisan Samman Nidhi into every farmer's account': PM Modi in Medinipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged West Bengal voters to elect a BJP government. He promised direct benefits for farmers and accountability for t

DGP empanelment meeting for Tamil Nadu likely to be deferred again

The UPSC convenes meeting on April 23, State says the Chief Secretary and Home Secretary cannot attend since polling day for Assembly election

Cong Demands Implementation of Women's Quota Law, marches to BJP Office

Among those present were senior leaders, including All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba, Delhi Women's Congress chief Pushpa Singh and

Chittoor and Sri Sathya Sai districts issue heatwave advisory

Assembly polls: ECI action against 11,000 unlawful social media posts

While assembly elections have already taken place in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, they will take place in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal later this

DMK announces super six election promises for Chennai

Completing Metro Rail network extension works by 2028, 1,000 mini-buses and a world-class centre for AI among other promises announced by DMK ahe

Quote of the day by Stephenie Meyer: I like the night. Without the dark, we'd never Compelling words by the Twilight author that inspire hope beyond lifes shadows

Quote of the day: As literature continues to shape conversations around mental health, personal growth, and emotional resilience, voices like Ste

Next Round of India-US Trade Talks to Begin on April 20 in Washington D.C.

New Delhi, April 19: The next round of discussions regarding the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the United States wil

Nutritionist Shares Easy Protein-Rich Foods You Can Add To Your Daily Diet For Better Health

Nutritionist Lovneet Batra shared a post on Instagram where she mentions how protein intake is a game changer for overall health and fitness.

NASA Surprised by the Brightness of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in New Night World Map

New Delhi, April 19: The American space agency NASA has released a new global map based on satellite imagery. This map illustrates how nighttime

Defeat of Constitution (Amendment) Bill a victory for democracy: Sunny Joseph

He says by using womens reservation as a front, the BJP was trying to increase the Lok Sabha seats in States ruled by it to guarantee an election

PM's Address Violated Model Code Of Conduct: CPI MP Alleges In Letter To CEC

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar alleges that PM Modi's address, delivered when the MCC is in force in five states, was political in nature and selective n

Minister launches feeder canal project to boost water supply in Sathya Sai district

The project, grounded under the VB-G RAM G and Jaladhara initiatives, is expected to provide irrigation to nearly 200 acres and enhance the recha

Woman rescued after suicide bid at IDL Lake in Kukatpally

Mahamastakabhisheka to be held in Karkala from February 18 to February 28, 2027

Leopard found dead after suspected territorial fight in Chittoor district

Indian Tanker Clears Hormuz as Two Vessels Turn Back After Firing

Crude oil tanker Desh Garima, with 31 Indian seafarers onboard, crossed the strategic waterway on April 18 and is expected to reach Mumbai on Apr

Elon Musk Honours Last Wish Of Teen, Whose Biggest Dream Was To Meet Him, Post Goes Viral

The thread spread quickly across X, with users calling it heartbreaking and beautiful and praising Musk for taking time to respond to each point.

Police to form Anti-Drug Committees in schools and colleges

SSC GD Constable Exam 2026: City Intimation Slip Released, Get Direct Link

The SSC GD Constable CBT exam will be held from April 27 to May 30, 2026, for 25,487 vacancies across CAPFs, Assam Rifles, and NCB posts.

CPI slams Centre over delimitation, Womens Bill linkage

Ramakrishna accuses the Union government of undermining federal balance, calls for unconditional implementation of Womens Reservation Act and urg

Fanny Angelina Hesse: the woman who changed microbiology with a kitchen jelly

No one imagined that a domestic ingredient could resolve a foundational problem. Fanny Angelina Hesses suggestion to replace gelatin with agar, c

South Korean President Lee Calls for Swift Appointment of Special Inspector General for Corruption Investigations

Seoul, April 19: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has reiterated his demand for the National Assembly to expedite the appointment of a Specia

Astroguide for Monday, April 20, 2026

Star: Rohini till 2.08 am (Tuesday)

Operation Octopus 2.0: 52 arrested, including 32 bank officials, in pan-India cyber fraud crackdown by Hyderabad Police

Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders match: KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane registers record 12th duck as opener in IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has set a new IPL record for the most ducks as an opener. He was dismissed for a duck against Rajast

IPL 2026 PBKS vs LSG pitch report and weather forecast at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

IPL 2026 Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Weather Forecast : Punjab Kings, the sole unbeaten team, face a struggling Lucknow Super Giants in

CM to open AHINDA meet in Hubballi

Ajinkya Rahane Sets Unwanted IPL Record with Duck in 2026 Match

Kolkata, April 19: In the 28th match of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Nara Bhuvaneswari donates 76 lakh to Anna Canteens on hubby Naidus birthday

The amount will be used to serve meals free of cost in the 269 canteens across Andhra Pradesh on April 20

Attack on Sikhs in Italy Leaves Two Indians Dead

Rome, April 19: Two Indian nationals were shot dead in Covo, Italy. This tragic incident occurred as they were exiting a warehouse used as a plac

Hassan MP meets Union Minister, seeks upgradation of highway

Srisailam to celebrate Shankara Jayanthi on April 21

Kanyakumari turns into rare national battleground as Congress, BJP, TVK lock horns

Kanyakumari's politics differ from Tamil Nadu's. National parties lead here. Congress promotes secularism. BJP seeks Hindu support. TVK presents

Vice-President to attend Central University convocation on Wednesday

C.P. Radhakrishnan who is the chief guest will deliver the convocation address

Tejashwi Yadav Advocates for Womens Reservation in Bihar Politics

Patna, April 19: Tejashwi Yadav, the National Executive President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), criticized the ruling party on Sunday regard

Many anti-social elements taking part in night torch rallies: Manipur Police

Night torch rallies at Singjamei and Sagolband in Imphal West district and Khurai in Imphal East district turned violent with security forces fir

Man detained for creating panic in apartment complex in Malakpet in inebriated state

Fire dept. holds large-scale awareness programme for RWAs during National Fire Service Week

States borrowings cross 80,000 crore during 2025-26

States limit was pegged at 71,400 crore by the Union Govt. for the year

Vandalism of Ambedkar statue sparks protest in Ghaziabad, suspects detained

The statue was found damaged on Sunday morning, following which activists of the BSP and other outfits held a sit-in on the Delhi-Saharanpur High

NDA Prioritizing Political Power Over Constitutional Values: Manoj Jha

Patna, April 19: Manoj Jha, a Member of Parliament from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has raised concerns regarding Prime Ministers address to

CTIL Hosts Panel Discussion on WTO Ruling Regarding International Subsidies

New Delhi, April 19: The Center for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade organized a panel discussion on the

PM should first release blocked central funds before professing love for West Bengal: Abhishek

Let me tell Modi and Shah, use central force and agencies, but your game plan and conspiracy have been exposed before the people, says TMC nation

Indian Delegation To Reach Washington Tomorrow For 3-Day Talks On Trade Pact

As the tariff landscape has changed in the US, both sides may like to relook at the framework of the agreement, the text of which was released on

Justin Bieber tour date: When is it? Justin Bieber Coachella weekend 2 performance offers hints?

Justin Bieber tour date related buzz has gripped the social media platforms after singer's Coachella weekend 2 performance.

Journalist Ganesh Prabhu dies at 61 in Manipal

'No More Mr Nice Guy': Trump warns, 'US going to knock out every single power plant, bridge' in Iran

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Negative human-wildlife interactions a major issue in Gudalur constituency

The constituency is home to a considerable number of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, including the Kurumbas, Kattunayakans and Paniyas.

PM Modi Relishes Jhalmuri Amidst Election Campaign in West Bengal

Jhargram, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoyed a local delicacy, jhalmuri, during his election campaign in West Bengal. He visited a sh

Labour Party fields Rajeev Metri for parliamentary polls in Wales

Yogi Government to Provide Free Space for Women in Sugarcane Cooperatives

Lucknow, April 19: The Yogi government has decided to empower women economically by offering free space in sugarcane cooperatives for employment

4-day wheelchair handball event concludes at AMTZ

Election season boosts business for garland makers in Tiruchi

The garland makers in Tiruchi have come up with several innovative concepts to cater to various political parties; sharp rise in input costs is a

Trump accuses Iran of 'total violation' of ceasefire, threatens new attacks unless it takes deal

In a heated exchange, US President Donald Trump labels Iran's actions as a breach of the ceasefire agreement, warning of severe repercussions inc

NDA Women Leaders Condemn Opposition After Bills Failure

Patna, April 19: Following the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, women leaders from the NDA launched a fierce