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Newlywed Woman Killed, Husband Injured In Madhapur Mishap

Following the incident, locals chased the mini-lorry and intercepted it

Faujia Khan Advocates for Womens Reservation Bill After Years of Struggle

New Delhi, April 6: Faujia Khan, leader of the NCP (SP) and former MP, emphasized the long-standing struggle for the Womens Reservation Bill. She

Assam Chief Minister Hits Back at Rahul Gandhis Corruption Allegations

Guwahati, April 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma responded sharply on Sunday to allegations of corruption made by Rahul Gandhi, the Le

P. Vishwanathan Named Congress Candidate for Melur Assembly Seat in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, April 6: The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are set for April 23, and political parties are in the final stages of candidate selection an

Meghalaya celebrates Easter Sunday with devotion, services

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Easter Sunday, also called Resurrection Sunday, was celebrated with great devotion across Meghalaya, especiall

Khallari Mata Temple: A Sacred Site for Childless Couples with Ties to the Mahabharata

New Delhi, April 6: Across India, numerous Shakti Peeths and Siddh Peeths dedicated to Maa Jagdamba attract devotees seeking relief from their st

Iran hangs two convicted of links with Israel in pre-war protests: judiciary

The two men were involved in the anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said

BJP vows to address GH demographic imbalance with SIR

Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA, April 5: The BJP has asserted its commitment to addressing demographic concerns in the plains of Garo Hills, alleging t

VPP slams govt for scapegoating rural schools amid funding freeze

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Sunday accused the MDA government of attempting to scapegoat rural gran

Abha Singh Welcomes Womens Reservation Bill as a Milestone for Indian Women

Mumbai, April 6: Senior advocate Abha Singh expressed her support for the Womens Reservation Bill during an interview with a news agency. She not

Pay under revised structure for SSA, ad hoc teachers to start from May 1

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Meghalayas SSA and Ad hoc teachers will receive a revised pay structure starting May 1, 2026, Education Minist

Raid Shabong bids tearful adieu to living root bridge advocate

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Residents of Raid Shabong under Pynursla Civil Sub Division paid an emotional farewell on Friday to Patrick An

Sanjay Suri: A Journey from Modeling to Film Production Amidst Challenges

Mumbai, April 6: Sanjay Suris story is one of struggle and determination, emerging from Kashmir to make a mark in the film industry. As he celebr

NESO warns of demographic threats to indigenous peoples

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: The North East Students Organisation (NESO) has raised concerns over the vulnerability of indigenous communiti

EJH lad earns MBA from IIM Shillong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Mihsalan Truh, a 24-year-old from Lumshnong in East Jaintia Hills, has achieved a significant academic milesto

RUSH founder bags NEC start-up grant

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: Roshni Kharshiing, the founder of RUSH (Roots from the Untouched Sacred Hills), a natural food and beverage br

Telangana HC hears case on alleged negligence by Chaitanya Junior College

Despite a general holiday declared by the Telangana government on account of Boxing Day, the college conducted an early morning slip test, compel

Somy Ali Remembers Late Superstar Divya Bharti on Her 33rd Death Anniversary

Mumbai, April 6: Actress Somy Ali paid tribute to the late superstar Divya Bharti on her 33rd death anniversary, which falls on April 5. Reflecti

Qatar Airways Expands Flight Services to India

New Delhi, April 6: The Indian Embassy in Doha has issued an important advisory for the Indian community residing in Qatar. The embassy has urged

Secretariat Home Guards renamed as State Industrial Security Force

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 5: The Meghalaya government has approved the renaming of the Meghalaya Secretariat Home Guards (MSHG) as the Stat

Maharashtra Congress set to overhaul organisation in Sangathan Srujan Abhiyan

As part of the exercise, the party is finalising the list of 72 district presidents across the State, and in a departure from past practices, the

Shillong Jottings

Citys dearth of public parks Despite its Smart City tag, Shillong continues to face a basic but pressing urban gap: the absence of accessible pub

HC lets married teen live with man of her choice

A 19-year-old married woman in Bhopal has been granted legal permission to live independently with a man of her choice. She testified to the Madh

Tensions Rise as Adhir Chowdhury Faces Protests in Baharampur During Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 6: Tensions escalated once again during Congress candidate Adhir Chowdhurys election rally in Baharampur, Murshidabad district, We

Divyanka Tripathi Celebrates Baby Shower with Love from TV Celebrities

Mumbai, April 6: Popular television personality Divyanka Tripathi and her husband Vivek Dahiya are set to become parents after a decade. The coup

Haryana Man Arrested for Rape and Robbery in Mathura

Mathura, April 6: Police reported on Sunday that a 29-year-old man, accused of raping and robbing a woman from Haryana, has been arrested followi

Dhanushkodi Athithan, a Congress veteran, calls for making the party a peoples movement

DhanuskodiAthithan,a long-standing Congress leader and former Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sport,wants the party to do field wor

AIMWPLB Welcomes Womens Reservation Bill, Advocates for Merit-Based Opportunities

Aligarh, April 6: The central government is preparing to introduce the Womens Reservation Bill, sparking intense political discussions. In this c

Eight Israelis held after assault on Palestinian village

Violence in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967, has risen sharply since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel triggered the

Comfort and Personality Define Fashion for Sahar Bamba

Mumbai, April 6: Sahar Bamba, the lead actress in Aryan Khans series The Bads of Bollywood, expressed that she does not feel pressured by fashion

Devastating Floods in Pakistan Claim 45 Lives and Injure Over 100

Islamabad, April 6: According to a report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Sunday, heavy rainfall since the end

Women's rights & religion: CJI-led 9-J bench includes all faiths, and a woman

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench, comprising judges from diverse faiths and a woman, will hear crucial cases on women's rights versus religious p

CM Yogi Responds to Sitapur Fire Tragedy, Provides Immediate Relief

Lucknow, April 6: A devastating fire incident occurred on April 4 in Saraiya Chhalakapur village, Mahmoodabad tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pra

Six held for selling fake life-saving drugs

RCB Triumphs Over CSK by 43 Runs in IPL 2026 Showdown

Bengaluru, April 6: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) continued their winning streak in IPL 2026. On Sunday, they defeated Chennai Super Kings (C

Rabi : Uttam Directs Officials To Ensure Crops In Last Stage Get Extended Wetting

Under the Nagarjunasagar left canal, crops in its 6.3 lakh acre ayacut were extended irrigation support so far.

Delhi: 11 arrested 300crore inter-State investment fraud

Major Cash Seizure Ahead of Elections: 37.97 Lakhs Confiscated in Kolkata

Kolkata, April 6: Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Kolkata police, along with the Static Surveillance Team (SST), seized a significan

Bhupendra Patel Responds to Kharges Controversial Remarks on Gujarat

New Delhi, April 6: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge sparked controversy during an election rally in Kerala by making derogatory remarks abo

Akash Vishwanath More of Congress to contest Baramati Bypoll

The seat was vacant after the constituencys elected MLA and the deputy Chief Minister of the State Ajit Pawar died tragically in a plane crash

Violent Clash Erupts Between Two Groups in Malad East, Mumbai

Mumbai, April 6: A violent clash erupted between two groups at the Santosh Nagar Market in Malad East, under the jurisdiction of the Dindoshi pol

Dilip Vengsarkar: The King of Lords and His Journey to Cricketing Glory

Mumbai, April 6: Dilip Vengsarkar is one of Indias most celebrated batsmen, known for his exceptional performances on foreign soil. He made histo

Assam CM Faces Serious Allegations from Congress; BJP Responds with Strong Rebuttal

New Delhi, April 6: The Congress party has leveled serious allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife during a pre

Empowering Women: Jyoti Waghmare Praises Womens Reservation Bill

Thane, April 6: Shiv Sena MP Jyoti Waghmare expressed her enthusiasm for the Womens Reservation Bill in a recent interview with a news agency. Sh

Karnataka bypolls: DKS helping BJP indirectly, says R. Ashok

Congress Power tussle has entered Bagalkot, says LOP

Davangere South: Close contest on the cards while minorities are divided over supporting Shamanur family

As the campaigning for the bypoll is nearing its conclusion, the decision of the minorities who are divided over supporting Shamanur family, will

Delimitation: Modis remark is more like election-driven, says Siddaramaiah

Farmers to Receive Scientific Guidance at Raisens Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026

Raisen, April 6: The Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026 in Raisen will provide farmers with guidance from the countrys leading agricultural scien

Student Adopts Vulture At Nehru Zoological Park To Mark Family Occasion

Havisha visited the zoo along with her grandfather Kanthilal Shah, cousins, and friends, and presented a cheque of 10,000

Karnataka bypolls: Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan begins campaign in Davangere

Says there is no confusion in the party

Karnataka bypolls: Congress, BJP trade charges to sway voters

Concerns rise in US over Iran conflict strategy and impact

Political and religious leaders in the United States have raised serious concerns over the escalating conflict with Iran, questioning its justifi

Iran records world's longest nationwide internet shutdown amid ongoing conflict

The blackout coincides with ongoing missile and drone strikes, retaliatory Iranian attacks, and restrictions on VPNs and satellite connections, l

Punjab my soul, says Chadha in response to AAP Punjab unit charges

Estranged AAP MP Raghav Chadha strongly refuted allegations from the party's Punjab unit that he failed to raise state issues in Parliament. He a

Transforming Indias nuclear power landscape

Realising the 100 GW target requires SHANTI Act implementation alongside transparent resolution of tariffs, fuel ownership, waste management, ins

Denzil Douglas, Foreign Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Welcomed in New Delhi for Diplomatic Engagements

New Delhi, April 6: Denzil Douglas, the Foreign Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, received a warm welcome in New Delhi. This visit is considered c

Bijapur, West Singhbhum Districts Remain LWE-Affected After Centres Deadline

According to a Union home ministry communication sent to the affected states on March 27, a number of interventions were being made, both securit

PE-VC investments in Tamil Nadu drop sharply in Q1 2026

Petition filed in SC challenging amended 'transgender persons' law

Transgender rights activists have filed a Supreme Court petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection o

Assam Minister Accuses Congress Leader of Misusing Social Media Information

Guwahati, April 6: Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika has accused Congress leader Pawan Khera of misusing personal information obtained from social m

The World Trade Organization is flailing

The WTOs fourteenth Ministerial Conference has showed up the cracks in the rules-based system

Travelling long to get inked in the 2026 Assembly elections

Over the last two to three weeks, migrant workers in Chennai have been etching travel plans to vote in theirhometowns. Associations representing

Conversion politics, the challenge to secularism

Anti-conversion laws risk deepening social divisions

Piyush Hazarika Claims Congress Leader Pawan Kheras Mental State is Deteriorating

Tezpur, April 6: Assam Minister Piyush Hazarika has made serious allegations against Congress leader Pawan Khera, stating that Kheras mental heal

Labelling people of Ladakh anti-national a self-goal: Sonam Wangchuk

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk addressed a large gathering in Kargil. He stated that India is respected for its nationalistic border population.

Eat Right Mela to Champion Healthy Living

Food handlers will be trained in safe and hygienic practices, and certificates will be awarded to recognise excellence in hygiene rating, Eat Rig

Sara Arjun Celebrates the Unsung Heroes Behind Dhurandhar 2s Success

Mumbai, April 6: Actress Sara Arjun has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the entire team behind her recently released film, Dhurandhar 2, in

Muted Easter in eateries of poll-bound Puducherry

Puducherry restaurants are struggling with an LPG shortage this Easter. This has forced many to alter their traditional brunch menus or cancel th

Gachibowli Stadium Development Project : Foundation To Be Laid On June 2

Equipped with world-class amenities, Govt mulls setting up a helipad

Iran strikes Gulf energy infra, hits UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait

Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile attacks from Iran in recent weeks in response to US and Israeli strikes that began in late F

Nadergul Land Row: AQ Square Realtors Rebuts Harish Rao, Cites 2015 SC Order Confirming Private Ownership

The government cannot take possession of the land as the Supreme Court recognised the possession of the private parties and dismissed the review

Gayaquard Reflects on Missed Catch as CSK Faces Third Straight Loss in IPL 2026

Bengaluru, April 6: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered their third consecutive defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. On Sunday, Royal C

Tamil Nadu polls: CM Stalin accuses Edappadi K Palaniswami of 'lies, deception'

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized Opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami. Stalin accused Palaniswami of spreading lie

Didi: Why Haven't Modi, Shah, if Elected by Infiltrators in '24, Resigned Yet?

The Trinamul Congress supremo, who campaigned for her party candidates in Murshidabad, also called for an uprising against the BJP-rule at the Ce

7,000 Crore Set Aside For Road Repairs Across A.P.: Janardhan Reddy

Roads and buildings minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy said the state government has allocated Rs 7,000 crore for statewide restoration of road networ

Congress Declares Candidate Against Sunetra Pawar

The rift in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) over contesting the by-election from Baramati Vidhan Sabha seat in Maharashtra finally came ou

Kerala Polls: Amit Shah targets LDF and UDF over Waqf issue in Ernakulam rally

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused Kerala's ruling LDF and opposition UDF of ignoring alleged Waqf Board land encroachments in Ernakulam.

Virat Kohli Scripts History, Shatters Rohit Sharma's Sensational Record In T20s

Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter Virat Kohli scripted history as he achieved a stunning record during the IPL 2026 match against Chennai S

Amaravati: time for swift, decisive action

Amaravati gains legal clarity, but execution remains the real challenge

CM Pinarayi Vijayan vows more welfare, development ahead of Kerala Assembly polls

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan campaigns in his Dharmadam constituency. He highlights welfare schemes and development projects. Locals ex

Palacode Assembly constituency: two-cornered contest on the cards in the AIADMK fortress

Hyderabad Celebrates Easter with Sunrise Services, Night Vigils, and Special Prayers

The traditional sunrise service began at 4.30 am with a police band at Methodist Boys High School.

Kerala polls: Triangular contest heats up in Thiruvananthapuram after BJP surge

Kerala's capital city sees intense assembly election battles. Vattiyoorkavu and Kazhakootam are set for fierce contests. The BJP seeks to build o

ACB Arrests State Govt. Employee In Bribery Case

Senior Maharashtra official arrested in 6.37 lakh bribe case

Tamil Nadu Polls: Stalin, welfarism anchor DMK, says Kanimozhi

DMK leader Kanimozhi champions direct cash support as an economic engine. She emphasizes Tamil Nadu's rights and opposes shifting delimitation to

Jaishankar and Iranian Counterpart Discuss Current Situation in West Asia

New Delhi, April 6: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar revealed on Sunday that he received a call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghc

DC Edit | Daring Rescue; But End War Fast

Earlier, an uninjured pilot who too had bailed out from the same aircraft had been rescued. By the looks of it, getting both airmen out is an ama

Lotus Bloomed in Khanapur Municipality, Says Kishan Reddy and NRR

Even after the misuse of Power and Undemocratic Practices by Congress

State Govt Clears Multiple Projects Ahead of Pipri Meeting

The sanctions have come ahead of the scheduled visit of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to Pippri in Bajarhathnoor mandal of Adilabad district on

SIR 3rd phase for 23 states, 6 UTs unlikely to start in April

The third phase of electoral roll revision faces a delay. It was initially planned for April but is now expected after June. The ongoing 16th cen