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West Asia conflict could cause 120 bcm of LNG supply loss from 2026-2030, says International Energy Agency

LNG supply growth came to a halt in March after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which effectively reduced the combined LNG production of Qat

WHO Urges Strengthening Vaccination Efforts in the Western Pacific Region

Manila, April 24: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated its call to enhance vaccination efforts in the Western Pacific region, warni

Atul Auto ties up with Exponent Energy to develop rapid-charging electric three-wheeler

MUMBAI, Apr 23: Three-wheeler maker Atul Auto has partnered with TDK Ventures-backed Exponent Energy to jointly develop and deploy rapid-charging

L&T forays into industrial electronics manufacturing space

NEW DELHI, Apr 24: Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Friday announced its foray into the industrial electronics manufacturing space,

West Bengal SIR: SC Declines Pleas of Poll Officers Excluded from Voter Rolls

Please raise the problem before the Appellate Tribunal. We can't change our orders every day, said the CJI

Umas: How Rachita Gorowalas haunting short deconstructs bodies with care

The film was among the three projects selected for the Asian Short Film Fund at the Hong Kong International Film Festival 2026, where it was rece

Six Tourists Injured in Lift Accident at Srinagar Hotel

Srinagar, April 24: A lift accident at a hotel in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, left at least six tourists injured on Friday. All the injured have

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Presiding Officers call out only serial numbers of voters, not names in Madurai polling booths

I Will Take Over Delhi After Winning Bengal: Mamata Banerjee's Big Remark

Mamata Banerjee said she will dismantle the BJP in the Centre by bring together the Opposition parties.

SIR: CJI hails record voter turn out in first phase of West Bengal polls

The Supreme Court has directed appellate tribunals in West Bengal to prioritize urgent additions to voter lists. This comes after a high voter tu

Curd Rice vs Lemon Rice: Which Keeps Your Blood Sugar Stable?

Curd rice and lemon rice are healthy food options that can help keep your blood sugar stable. But you need to know how to prepare it to make it s

In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without tilt into war

SIAULIAI AIR BASE (Lithuania), Apr 24: When NATOs call came, the French fighter pilots scrambled with practised urgency, already suited up to sho

Driver, Who Set Himself Ablaze During Telangana Transport Body Strike, Dies

The body of the driver was taken to his relative's village Muttojipet in Warangal district for conducting funeral.

BJP Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary wins trust vote in Bihar assembly, consolidates NDA hold after Nitish Kumar era

Bihar's new government has secured a crucial trust vote. Samrat Choudhary, leading the NDA, has cemented his majority in the assembly. This marks

High Ultraviolet Radiation Recorded in Kerala; Public Advised to Take Precautions

As per data shared by the authority, UV levels above eight, warranting an orange alert, were reported at Konni in Pathanamthitta, Chengannur in A

This actor from legendary song Leja Leja Re is now a CEO in Bangalore

Nina Sarkar, the memorable face from the 2006 hit 'Leja Leja Re', is back in the spotlight. A recent Instagram rediscovery has brought her back t

Possibility of supply shock turning into a demand shock in India must be monitored, RBI says

Overall, however, Indias strong macroeconomic fundamentals should help it maintain resilience in face of such shocks, the central bank added.

How Folksoul brings marginalised women artistes together

Founded by rapper Krantinaari and musician Charu Hariharan, the collective channels stories of identity and resilience through its performances.

APPCB sets up help desk at Ongole for industrialists filing pollution permits

The desk will help industrial units in Prakasam and Bapatla districts file applications on the APOCMMS portal and reduce delays in obtaining Cons

TMCs Derek OBrien Faces Criticism Over Record Voter Turnout in Bengal

New Delhi, April 24: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has criticized the TMC government in West Bengal for its handling of record voter turnout.

'Anga, Banga, Kalinga' will have BJP govts next month: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party will form governments in Anga, Banga, and Kalinga after May 5. He noted enth

Dont marry if you cant pay maintenance: Allahabad HCs blunt message to husbands

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a man cannot use financial hardship as an excuse to avoid supporting his wife and children. Upholding a m

Bengaluru Devotee Donates Gold Medallions Worth Rs 95 lakh to Tirupati Temple

M Mahadevamma donated the medallions weighing 753 grams to Tirupati Temple

Delhi High Court Upholds Bail for Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan in 2020 Riot Case

New Delhi, April 24: The Delhi High Court has upheld the bail granted to former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan in connection with the 2020 Nort

Watch: BJP will form government in Bengal with overwhelming majority: Amit Shah

Ex-Top Cop R Sreelekha Makes Kerala Assembly Election Debut On BJP Ticket

Born and brought up in Thiruvananthapuram, R Sreelekha is the states first woman IPS officer and first woman DGP in Kerala.

No court can force minor to carry pregnancy against her will: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has permitted a 15-year-old girl to medically end her over seven-month pregnancy. Justices emphasized a woman's reproductive au

Opinion: Opinion | How Did Munir Get So Close To Trump? Follow Pakistan's Million-Dollar 'Fixers'

In just six months in the first half of 2025, Javelin Advisors, just one among many lobbying firms on Pakistan's roll, was paid $200,000, apart f

Second Round of TGSRTC JAC Talks Underway at Secretariat

The high-level officials committee, comprising Special Chief Secretaries Vikas Raju and Dana Kishore, along with TGSRTC MD Y. Nagireddy, is delib

Illegal Hospitals Flourish in Siwan, Resulting in Tragic Infant Death

Siwan, April 24: In Siwan, Bihar, illegal hospitals and private clinics are operating without trained doctors or valid licenses. This raises seri

Complaint seeks FIR against the Mumbai woman who blasted BJP minister

The complaintant has sought that an FIR be registered under Sections 221, 132, 352, 195, 353, and 224 of BNS.

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat And Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Inaugurate Sound And Light Show At Leh Palace

Leh, Apr 24: In a major boost to the promotion of cultural and heritage tourism in Ladakh, a mesmerising Sound and Light Show was inaugurated yes

An initiative to reduce childcare stress for parents on polling day

BROs Dantak Project Celebrates 66th Foundation Day, Strengthening India-Bhutan Friendship

Thimphu, April 24: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated the 66th foundation day of its Dantak Project on April 24 in Thimphu, Bhutan. T

Rakesh Bedi responds to Rs 1 crore Dhurandhar bonus claim, says 'account mein toh'

Rakesh Bedi Dhurandhar bonus: Rakesh Bedi, riding high on the massive success of Dhurandhar 2, has responded to reports claiming he received a Rs

Police arrest third suspect in April 13 fatal shooting in Amherst, Nova Scotia

A third suspect, Michael James Ryan, 34, has been arrested in connection with the fatal April 13 shooting of Chris Leggett in Amherst. Ryan was a

Kerala Assembly polls: IUML legislator Abdul Hameed slams Congress over CM debate

IUML Malappuram district general secretary P. Abdul Hameed, MLA, warns such talks could disappoint UDF supporters in Kerala

EU formally approves Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia

Economists had said Ukraine would start to run out of money by June if the EU loan was not disbursed by then

IKS Health Announces Agreement to Acquire Trubridge to Strengthen Access to Rural and Community-Based Healthcare

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & United States, Dallas, TX, Mobile, AL Business Wire India

Pilot's In-Flight Voting Message Wins Hearts As Passengers Fly Home For Tamil Nadu Polls

The video has drawn widespread attention online, with many people praising the pilot's message.

NEET UG 2026: NTA lists prohibited items, warns candidates of disqualification

NEET UG 2026 aspirants, mark your calendars for May 3rd! The NTA has issued strict exam day guidelines, prohibiting items like mobile phones, cal

China's DeepSeek Releases Long-Awaited New AI Model

The AI race has intensified the rivalry between China and the United States, and the White House on Thursday accused Chinese entities of a massiv

A Shift Towards Experiential Education in Schools with CognoSpace

Anga, Banga, Kalinga will have BJP governments next month: Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister said a Bengal-born and Bengali-speaking person will be the Chief Minister of West Bengal when the BJP comes to power

Guard Murdered at Jagannathpur Temple Sparks Security Concerns in Ranchi

Ranchi, April 24: A shocking incident occurred late Thursday night at the Jagannathpur Temple in Ranchi, where unknown assailants murdered the te

No Court Can Force Minor To Carry Pregnancy Against Her Will : SC

SC bench said the choice of the pregnant woman is relevant rather than that of the child to be born.

No coaching. Just AI prep helped him crack state civil services exam

Supreme Court Denies Bail to Sajjan Kumar in 1984 Sikh Riots Case

New Delhi, April 24: Sajjan Kumar, a Congress leader convicted for his role in the 1984 Sikh riots, has faced a significant setback as the Suprem

Fish, meat & West Bengal elections: Its about money and not politics

West Bengal Elections BJP vs TMC: Political campaigns in West Bengal are creatively using fish and meat, staples of Bengali culture, to connect w

National Teacher' Eligibility Test 2026 Admit Card Out, Download Link Here

NTA NTET Admit Card 2026 has been released on the official website. Candidates can now download the hall ticket for April 28 exam at exams.nta.ni

Pakistan repays USD 3.45 billion loan to UAE

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24: Pakistan has returned the total USD 3.45 billion it owed in debt to the United Arab Emirates, the countrys central bank said F

Salman Khan, Nayantharas untitled action film to release on Eid 2027

MUMBAI, Apr 24: Superstar Salman Khan on Friday announced that his upcoming action film with filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally will be released on Eid

Chinese foreign minister and Thai Prime Minister agree to collaborate on fighting cyberscams

BANGKOK, Apr 24: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Thailands Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday during a visit aimed at strengthenin

Indus water treaty: Pakistan cries for help at UNSC over suspension of agreement by India amid rising summer heat

Indus Water Treaty News: Pakistan has approached the UN Security Council after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty following a deadly terror

I Don't Give S**t: Overseas Coach In PSL Loses Cool At Pakistani Reporter

Overseas coach Luke Ronchi lost his cool after a journalist kept interrupting him at a PSL press conference.

Meta announces 8000 jobs cut while Microsoft offers buyouts amid AI build-up

Facebook's parent company said it would slash 10% of its workforce, while Microsoft is offering an early retirement scheme. The cuts come as both

'Will win 110 seats in phase-1': Amit Shah predicts BJP sweep after record turnout in Bengal polls

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the high voter turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections signals a desire for ch

The 9th DONG Connection Event Concludes in Sanya: Global Luxury Travel Resources Unite to Shape a New Intelligent Travel Ecosystem

NoBroker Interiors Experience Centres: Redefining Home Design for Indian Homeowners

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Tejashwi Yadav Critiques Bihar Government in Assembly Session

Patna, April 24: In a special session of the Bihar Assembly, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary faced sharp criticism from opposition leader Tejashw

Middle East crisis to keep LNG markets 'tight' till 2027: IEA

Global LNG markets face tightness until 2027. Middle East conflict disrupts supply and delays new capacity. Shipping disruptions have removed nea

Net FDI jumps to 45-month high in February 2026, breaking six-month negative streak

Gross FDI in February 2026, or the total amount of money coming in as direct investment, grew 61.6% to a seven-month high of nearly $9 billion

'Cant change orders every day': SC refuses to hear pleas of poll staff excluded from voter rolls in Bengal

The Supreme Court has directed officials deputed for election duty in West Bengal to approach the appellate tribunal regarding their exclusion fr

Patriots To Tomahawks: US Blew Through Weapons Worth Billions In Iran War

The US military has said it struck more than 13,000 targets, but officials told NYT that the figure masks the vast number of bombs and missiles i

Is Stress Ruining Your Gut Health? Link Decoded

When you're stressed, your brain triggers a fight-or-flight response, releasing hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. This process directly disr

Former Army Chief Gen Naravanes new book launched, check what it is about and what he said after the launch

Former Army Chief General MM Naravane has released a new book, 'The Curious and the Classified'. The book explores military myths and mysteries.

Rupee's valuation sinks to over-a-decade low, bruised by Iran war, portfolio outflows

Despite the extent of the rupees undervaluation, analysts see little near-term scope for a recovery

Telangana RTC Employees Strike Continues Amid Government Negotiations

Hyderabad, April 24: The strike by employees of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (RTC) entered its third day, causing significant d

How this Kerala boy helped put Indias space dreams on global map & earned rare 'triple Padma': All About the star who helped ISRO chase Moon

Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, the Kerala-born scientist who became one of the key architects of Indias space programme, rose from humble beginnings

In West Bengal, PM Modi takes boat ride on Hooghly river in Kolkata

Amaravati to be Developed as Major Economic Hub, Growth Engine: Naidu

The chief minister instructed officials to accelerate infrastructure development in the capital region, including construction of an iconic bridg

Piyush Hazarika Welcomes Guwahati High Courts Decision Against Pawan Khera

Mumbai, April 24: Minister Piyush Hazarika expressed his satisfaction following the Guwahati High Courts rejection of senior Congress leader Pawa

NIA Attaches Plot Belonging To Terror Accused In J&Ks Budgam

SRINAGAR, Apr 24: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday attached a plot of land belonging to a terror accused in Budgam district of J

SC directs Uttar Pradesh DGP to form SIT to probe minor's rape & murder in Ghaziabad

The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police to form a special investigation team. This team will probe the tragic

Column | Top books to read this month: April 2026

Romance, satire and family drama, mixed in with the uncanny and unpredictable

Indian Government Allocates 7,981 Crores to Over 7.5 Million Scheduled Caste Beneficiaries

New Delhi, April 24: The Indian government has announced the disbursement of 7,981.47 crores to over 7.5 million Scheduled Caste (SC) beneficiari

ISC Class 12 Results 2026 Date: Check expected release timeline at results.cisce.org; check how to download steps and more

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is expected to announce ISC (Class 12) and ICSE (Class 10) results by the last

WebQoof Recap: False Claims Around CRPF in West Bengal, PM Modi and More

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

Man Kills Wife, Mother; Ends Life with 2 Children in Tirupati

According to preliminary findings, Mohan allegedly strangled his wife using a saree in their house and later killed his mother in a similar manne

HC rejects Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea over allegations against Assam CM's wife

The Gauhati High Court has rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail petition. This is in connection with allegations made against

PM Modi Addresses Massive Rally in Panihati Amidst Scorching Heat

Kolkata, April 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large rally at the Amaravati Ground in Panihati on Friday. The BJP workers and local

High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami wraps UK assignment

LONDON, Apr 24: Vikram Doraiswami wrapped his tenure as Indias High Commissioner to the UK this week to head over to Beijing, where he will take

US soldier allegedly made $400k betting on Maduro raid

Prosecutors say the soldier used classified information of the Maduro operation to place winning bets on Polymarket. The case comes amid other in

Hyderabad: Tea Adulteration Racket Busted, 10 Held, 3,000 Kg Seized

Investigation revealed that the accused were mixing synthetic food colours, jaggery juice, and used and expired tea powder to enhance appearance

Islamabad remains shut for heavy traffic amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24: Pakistans capital Islamabad continues to remain closed for heavy traffic on Friday as authorities await the possible visit of

Riots 2020: HC dismisses Delhi Police appeal against bail to Ishrat Jahan

The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court's decision to grant bail to former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan in connection with the 2020 Del

Sanju Samsons Century Shines in IPL 2026 Match Against MI: Harbhajan Singh Praises Performance

Mumbai, April 24: In an exciting clash at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, the Mumbai Indians (MI) faced off against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) i

Papyrus and the origin of paper

How a grass-like plant from the banks of the Nile gave humans a way to record knowledge

What is Europe's plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz?

France and the UK are leading efforts to establish a multinational mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Questions remain a

Amit Shah Claims BJP Will Form Government in Bengal, Predicts Victory in 110 Out of 152 Seats

Kolkata, April 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form a government in West Bengal fo